Site Agent - Civils / Infrastructure - Freelance

An exciting freelance opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project in the Southwest. Working as a delivery partner on one of the most complex and challenging schemes in the UK today, you will be at the forefront of site-level construction delivery - taking ownership, driving progress, and making a real difference on a project of genuine national significance. This is a site-based role requiring full-time presence on a regulated, complex project. You will work within a highly structured, safety-critical environment and will be expected to bring senior-level judgement, calm authority, and a collaborative mindset to every aspect of the works.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide site-level leadership in a client-facing environment, championing safety, quality, and positive team culture.
• Co-ordinate subcontractor activities including chairing regular progress and co-ordination meetings.
• Report to Senior Leadership Teams across multiple project organisational functions, directly and indirectly.
• Liaise with site teams and cross-functional departments to enable the works.
• Identify and manage opportunities and risks; maintain the project Risk Register in conjunction with relevant functions.
• Scrutinise drawings and technical documents to ensure accuracy and buildability.
• Provide intelligent oversight of site activities; raise TQs, RFIs and NCRs as required.
• Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, CDM regulations, company policy and best practice throughout construction and commissioning.
• Manage Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), permits and site licence governance.
• Support training and development of subcontractors, site supervisors and the wider site workforce.
• Undertake detailed scheduling and programming of site activities in conjunction with the site team and subcontractors.
• Chair H&S and site progress meetings.
• Ensure all project documentation is produced, collated and completed ready for handover.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a site-based construction Agent or equivalent senior role.
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practice.
• Proven leadership and management of complex projects in a collaborative delivery environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt rapidly to unexpected events and shape effective responses.
• Proficient in MS Office, scheduling software and document management systems.
• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent, plus relevant vocational training.
• Valid and appropriate CSCS card.

Desirable

• BIM/digital tools experience including Autodesk and/or Bentley.
• Scheduling experience in Aphex, Primavera P6 or similar.
• Knowledge of Behavioural Science / Safety principles.
• Experience delivering complex or critical regulated contracts.
• Strong knowledge of construction legislation in a regulated environment (HSAWA, CDM).
• Understanding of NEC contract forms and collaborative project delivery.
• Commercial, financial and analytical awareness.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
• Project Management qualification (APM, Prince2, NEC PM accreditation).
• Nuclear training (Triple Bar) or other regulated environment experience.
• SMSTS / IOSH / Senior Leaders Safety training.
• Specialist qualifications: Lifting Appointed Person, Confined Spaces, Temporary Works Co-ordinator/Supervisor.