Site Agent - Banbury

Fibernet; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major civil engineering company in Banbury is seeking a Site Agent to oversee section works on a multi-phase water and heavy civils project. This role involves planning site activities, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in civil engineering and hold relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Agent, Sub Agent, or Senior Engineer on civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
• Experience on long-term frameworks or multi-phase infrastructure programmes.
• Background in water, utilities, pipelines & heavy civils.

Responsibilities

• Lead a site team to ensure safe and high-quality delivery.
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities.
• Prepare Inspection & Test Plans and method statements.
• Oversee Site Engineers with technical checks.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS card

TWC

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Civil engineering experience

Planning and programming tools

Health & Safety knowledge

Construction challenge resolution

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

FiberNet Banbury, England, United Kingdom

Site Agent - Banbury

Location: Banbury

Contract: Permanent | Long‑term major water & heavy civils programme

Role

The Site Agent will take day‑to‑day responsibility for a section of works on a multi‑phase water and heavy civils project in the Banbury area, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery. You will lead a site team (Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors), coordinate daily operations, and work closely with project management, commercial and design teams to deliver works to programme and budget while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a section of works on a water infrastructure / heavy civils scheme (e.g. pipelines, chambers, structures, RC works, shafts, associated roads and drainage).
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities, ensuring labour, plant and materials are in place.
• Oversee and support Site Engineers with setting out, survey control and quality checks.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and technical standards.
• Prepare and review Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements and risk assessments.
• Produce and monitor short‑term lookahead programmes and report on progress, risks and issues.
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, allocation sheets, progress photos and as‑built information.
• Identify and resolve on‑site technical or construction challenges promptly.

Requirements

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• CSCS card (appropriate level)
• TWC (Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator) – Preferred
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification – Preferred
• Experience on long‑term frameworks or multi‑phase infrastructure programmes
• Proven experience as a Site Agent, Sub Agent or Senior Engineer on civil engineering / infrastructure projects
• Background in water, utilities, pipelines & heavy civils
• Good working knowledge of planning and programming tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera or similar)
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety, CDM and environmental regulations

Interested?

Apply now! Submit your CV and we will be in touch for a confidential chat or Contact me directly below.

07432 242926