Site Agent

Sphere Solutions

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to deliver environmental, drainage, and highways schemes across the West Midlands. This is a permanent opportunity with a well-established contractor offering long-term work and strong career progression.

📍 Location: Within 1 hour commute of West Bromwich
💼 Type: Permanent
💰 Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + comprehensive benefits
📌 Projects: Environmental improvements, drainage infrastructure, and highways works (details discussed at interview)

Key Responsibilities

Planning, programming, and resourcing of environmental, drainage, and highways works

Managing budgets, cost control, and target programmes

Overseeing site operations including earthworks, drainage installation, utilities, and roadworks

Ensuring delivery to specification, quality, and regulatory standards

Driving Health & Safety and Environmental best practice on site

Managing site teams, subcontractors, and specialist suppliers

Liaising with clients, local authorities, and project stakeholders

Maintaining accurate site records and documentation

Managing QA/QC processes including inspections and testing

Leading commissioning and handover of works

Candidate Requirements

HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or similar) – preferred

Proven experience delivering environmental, drainage, or highways projects

CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6) – essential

SMSTS (5-day) – essential

First Aid (3-day) – essential

NRSWA Supervisor – essential

Desirable:

Temporary Works Coordinator

Confined Space Training (particularly relevant for drainage works)

Lifting Appointed Person

Environmental Management qualifications or experience

Key Competencies

Candidates must be able to:

Produce and manage high-quality documentation including CPPs, RAMS, ITPs, SOSB, TBTs, and programmes

Brief site teams effectively on technical and safety requirements

Lead and participate in regular safety audits

Work closely with SHEQ and Health & Safety teams

Manage multiple workstreams typical of infrastructure and public realm projects

Commute to site within 1 hour

Benefits Package

35 days holiday (including bank holidays) 27 days annual leave (7 reserved for Christmas shutdown) 20 flexible days

Employer pension contribution (4%) + employee contribution (4%)

Annual discretionary bonus (paid in December)

Annual salary review (April)

Monthly pay (20th of each month)

Company car or car allowance + fuel (where applicable)

Life assurance (2x salary + additional cover)

Enhanced sick pay based on length of service

Modern office facilities with free tea/coffee

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

This role is ideal for a Site Agent with a strong civil engineering background who enjoys delivering infrastructure projects that have a direct impact on local environments and communities