Site Agent

Site Agent - Infrastructure Location: Somerset Rate: £500+ per day Contract: Long-Term Contract We are currently seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project in Somerset, working for a…

Pay rate £500 – £550/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 11 September 2026

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Site Agent - Infrastructure

Location: Somerset

Rate: £500+ per day

Contract: Long-Term Contract

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project in Somerset, working for a leading Tier 1 contractor. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a high-profile civil engineering scheme, taking ownership of site operations, programme delivery, and team management.

The successful candidate will have a proven background delivering complex infrastructure projects within a Tier 1 environment and be comfortable managing multidisciplinary site teams while ensuring safety, quality, and programme targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day site operations on a major infrastructure project.

Lead site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery.

Drive health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across the project.

Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions where required.

Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, and key stakeholders.

Oversee site documentation, permits, RAMS, and compliance requirements.

Manage resources effectively to achieve programme and budget objectives.

Support and mentor engineers and site management staff.

Requirements:

Proven experience working as a Site Agent within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.

Previous experience delivering projects for a Tier 1 contractor.

Strong leadership and people management skills, including the management of site teams and subcontractors.

Experience delivering infrastructure schemes such as highways, rail, utilities, water, heavy civil engineering, or major infrastructure projects.

Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

Strong programme and stakeholder management capabilities.

Qualifications:

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

What's on Offer:

£500+ per day, dependent on experience.

Long-term contract opportunity.

Major infrastructure project with a leading Tier 1 contractor.

Immediate start available.

Opportunity to work on a flagship scheme in Somerset.

To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity and other infrastructure roles across the South West

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