Site Agent - Civils / Infrastructure - Freelance

SITE AGENT Major Infrastructure Project * Devonport, Plymouth * Freelance * circa £500/day Posted by Leon | TRIbuild Solutions EXPERIENCE 5+ Years Required THE OPPORTUNITY 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 cardDesirable 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 INTERESTED? APPLY NOW Submit your CV via CV-Library, or contact Leon at TRIbuild Solutions