Site Agent / Site Manager

Location: Stratford, East London

Salary: £50,000 – £67,000 + package

The Role

A Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager to deliver projects across the Civils and Water sectors within a highly regulated environment. You will take full responsibility for site delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, to specification and with strong commercial performance.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors, you will lead site teams and subcontractors while maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day site operations and overall project delivery

Ensure works are delivered defect-free, on programme and to budget

Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain

Produce and manage RAMS, ITPs, programmes and look-ahead schedules

Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Control costs, manage site records and identify value engineering opportunities

Chair site meetings and produce accurate progress and cost reports

Requirements

Essential:

Proven experience as a Site Agent/Site Manager within civil engineering

Experience delivering projects in regulated environments (e.g. water, infrastructure)

Strong knowledge of CDM, temporary works, programme and cost control

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

CSCS, SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely

Temporary Works Coordinator

Confined Space training

Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts

Primavera P6 experience

Chartered or working towards professional accreditation

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Company vehicle or allowance (role dependent)

Private medical and life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Structured career progression and ongoing training

Flexible benefits and wellbeing support