Site Agent
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Newton Abbot, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Paramount Personnel |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PCOM3868 |
Summary
Site Agent – Newton Abbot
Our clients our looking for a Site Agent to assist them on a large highways scheme.
As Site Agent your duties and responsibilities would be:
Assisting the Project Manager with the on-site operational management of construction activity for the scheme
Ensuring SHEQ standards are achieved
Understanding the design
Following the schedule and budget
Directing a Sub-Agent and subcontractors
The role of Site Agent also includes an element of Stakeholder liaison to ensure that any parties likely to be affected by the scheme are kept informed in a timely manner and acting as their main point of contract to answer any queries.
The ability to manage and control the works to ensure that operations are carried out safely, on time, to budget and in accordance with minimum standards is essential.
As Site Agent you will be the on-site management of civil engineering activity for the contract on site, duties will include:
Developing construction programmes, phasing plans & method statements
Working closely with the project QS to develop monthly cost reports and capture compensation events.
Efficient organisation of direct resources including plant & labour along with timely procurement of materials.
Liaison with other stakeholders as required to deliver schemes
Ensure activity plans, method statements and safe systems of work (including relevant permits) are in place before work is stated and that required safety standards are maintained at all times.
Ensure subcontractors are prepared to undertake their work, keep accurate records including site diary, records of works activities, resource allocations, quality documentation and as-built information.
Essential skills for a Site Agent:
Civil Engineering or related qualification
CSCS card
SMSTS
UK/EEC driving licence
Preferable skills for Site Agent:
Demonstrable experience in the successful project management of highway maintenance and infrastructure schemes
Evidence of managing health & safety in construction.
Pay Rate & Hours of Work:
£450 per day
45 hours per week
07.30 – 17.30
To apply for this role as Site Agent please send your CV through this website or call 0345 241 1000 for more information.
Please note that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for us to share selected details with our clients for their related vacancies. This will be the only notification you will receive regarding this and we take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish us to submit or use your CV, please do email to ask us to destroy your CV as soon as possible to ensure it is not used.
Our clients our looking for a Site Agent to assist them on a large highways scheme.
As Site Agent your duties and responsibilities would be:
Assisting the Project Manager with the on-site operational management of construction activity for the scheme
Ensuring SHEQ standards are achieved
Understanding the design
Following the schedule and budget
Directing a Sub-Agent and subcontractors
The role of Site Agent also includes an element of Stakeholder liaison to ensure that any parties likely to be affected by the scheme are kept informed in a timely manner and acting as their main point of contract to answer any queries.
The ability to manage and control the works to ensure that operations are carried out safely, on time, to budget and in accordance with minimum standards is essential.
As Site Agent you will be the on-site management of civil engineering activity for the contract on site, duties will include:
Developing construction programmes, phasing plans & method statements
Working closely with the project QS to develop monthly cost reports and capture compensation events.
Efficient organisation of direct resources including plant & labour along with timely procurement of materials.
Liaison with other stakeholders as required to deliver schemes
Ensure activity plans, method statements and safe systems of work (including relevant permits) are in place before work is stated and that required safety standards are maintained at all times.
Ensure subcontractors are prepared to undertake their work, keep accurate records including site diary, records of works activities, resource allocations, quality documentation and as-built information.
Essential skills for a Site Agent:
Civil Engineering or related qualification
CSCS card
SMSTS
UK/EEC driving licence
Preferable skills for Site Agent:
Demonstrable experience in the successful project management of highway maintenance and infrastructure schemes
Evidence of managing health & safety in construction.
Pay Rate & Hours of Work:
£450 per day
45 hours per week
07.30 – 17.30
To apply for this role as Site Agent please send your CV through this website or call 0345 241 1000 for more information.
Please note that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for us to share selected details with our clients for their related vacancies. This will be the only notification you will receive regarding this and we take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish us to submit or use your CV, please do email to ask us to destroy your CV as soon as possible to ensure it is not used.
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