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Site Agent
The Company A well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong presence across Exeter, Devon and Somerset is continuing to grow its regional delivery team.
The business has built a respected reputation for delivering technically demanding infrastructure schemes, with a secured pipeline of projects typically ranging from £5m to £40m.
Its portfolio covers:
Highways and major infrastructure
Bridge and structural works
Section 278 schemes
Public realm improvements
Road widening projects
Junction upgrades With a healthy forward workload and further projects secured across the region, they’re now looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to join the Exeter team and take responsibility for the delivery of key schemes.
The Role
As a Site Agent, you’ll take a leading role on site, coordinating teams and subcontractors while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme, budget and quality requirements.
You’ll work closely with clients, project teams and the wider business, taking ownership of day-to-day site performance and keeping delivery moving in the right direction.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing daily site operations and coordinating project activities
Leading site teams and overseeing subcontractor performance
Chairing client, progress and site meetings
Preparing short-term programmes and look-ahead schedules
Reviewing RAMS and maintaining high health and safety standards
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Monitoring progress against programme and project requirements
Maintaining quality assurance throughout the construction process
Working collaboratively with commercial, engineering and operational teams About You
You’ll be an experienced Site Agent with a proven background in delivering civil engineering projects for a main contractor.
You’ll ideally bring:
A degree in Civil Engineering
Previous experience working for a civil engineering main contractor
A background across highways, infrastructure and/or structural projects
Strong leadership and team management skills
Clear and confident communication
Good commercial awareness
A proactive approach to solving site and delivery challenges
A strong commitment to health, safety, quality and compliance What’s In It For You?
Competitive salary
Company vehicle
Performance-related bonus
Private healthcare
Company pension
26 days holiday
Continued training and professional development
Clear opportunities for career progression
Exposure to major £5m-£40m civil engineering projects
A strong pipeline of secured regional work
Supportive and collaborative working environment If you’re a Site Agent looking for a long-term position with a respected contractor, a strong regional workload and the opportunity to deliver substantial civil engineering projects across Devon and Somerset, apply today for a confidential discussionDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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