Site Agent in North East

We're supporting a well‑established civil engineering contractor in the North East who is looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to oversee the delivery of key civils and infrastructure schemes. This role suits a confident operational leader who can manage site teams, drive programme performance, and ensure safe, high‑quality delivery across complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Lead day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring works progress safely, efficiently, and in line with programme.
• Team & Subcontractor Management: Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Programme & Planning: Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain project momentum.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all works meet specification, completing inspections, ITPs, and relevant documentation.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with CDM and company procedures.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, clients, and local authorities to maintain smooth project delivery.
• Commercial Awareness: Support commercial teams with progress updates, variations, and site‑based cost control.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Site Agent, Sub Agent, or senior operational role within civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of groundworks, drainage, utilities, structures, highways, or public realm.
• Confident communicator with excellent leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain high standards of safety and quality.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid; additional civils‑related qualifications advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and package
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile North East civils schemes
• Clear progression routes into Project Management
• Supportive operational and engineering teams