Details:
- Salary: £500 - 560 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Torcross
- Date: 6 hours ago
Description:
Site Agent – Freelance
Torcross, South Devon
£500 – £560 per day PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
12-Month+ Contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Agent to join a major coastal infrastructure project in South Devon. This high-profile £12m coastal defence scheme will see significant marine-based construction activity, with a large proportion of works undertaken from the sea in a challenging and environmentally sensitive location.
The successful Site Agent will take ownership of site delivery, coordinating complex operations, managing subcontractors and ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with NEC contractual requirements. This position would also suit an experienced Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background and proven success delivering complex infrastructure schemes.
The Project
£12m coastal protection scheme
Major rock armour installation works
Marine and land-based construction activities
NEC contract framework
Logistically demanding environment with extensive marine operations
Environmentally sensitive coastal setting
Long-term freelance opportunity with a minimum 12-month duration The Role
As Site Agent, you will be responsible for overseeing daily project activities while maintaining programme, budget and quality objectives.
Key duties will include:
Managing day-to-day site operations and construction activities
Administering NEC contract processes and obligations
Coordinating marine logistics and construction sequencing
Supervising subcontractors, suppliers and operational teams
Driving health, safety and environmental performance across the site
Working closely with clients, stakeholders and commercial teams
Ensuring works are delivered on schedule and within budget
Producing accurate project reports and maintaining site documentation
Supporting the successful delivery of a technically complex coastal engineering scheme About You
The ideal Site Agent will bring strong civil engineering experience and the ability to lead teams within challenging project environments.
Requirements include:
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Previous experience operating as a Site Agent on civil engineering projects
Strong NEC contract knowledge and practical experience
Experience within marine, coastal, harbour or Rock Armour projects ESSENTIAL
Understanding of logistics-intensive construction operations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to lead and motivate site teams
Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving capabilities What's On Offer?
£500 – £560 per day PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
Long-term freelance contract with excellent continuity of work
Opportunity to work on a flagship coastal defence project
Challenging and rewarding marine construction environment
Immediate start available
Exposure to a technically demanding and highly visible infrastructure scheme This is a fantastic opportunity for a Site Agent seeking a long-term freelance role on a landmark coastal engineering project where no two days will be the same