Site Agent

Girling Jones Ltd

The Company

We’re partnering with a well-regarded civil engineering contractor with a strong footprint across the South West. Established and financially secure, the business continues to grow through long-term frameworks and repeat business, delivering a consistent pipeline of highways and infrastructure projects.
Their expertise lies in highways structures and reinforced concrete works, including bridges, retaining walls, culverts, parapets, and associated highway infrastructure. Projects are typically small to mid-sized in value, delivered across the region south of Bristol.
With a reputation built on technical excellence, collaboration, and dependable delivery, they are known for producing safe, high-quality infrastructure schemes that clients trust.
With a strong order book and secured framework pipeline, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to strengthen their Bristol-based team.

The Role

As Site Agent, you’ll take responsibility for delivering multiple highways structures and reinforced concrete schemes, ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish.
You’ll oversee day-to-day site operations, driving performance across safety, quality, and programme, while acting as the main point of contact between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Key duties will include:

Leading client and site progress meetings
Coordinating subcontractors and supply chain activities
Managing, mentoring, and supporting site teams
Producing short-term plans and look-ahead programmes
Preparing and reviewing RAMS
Interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical details
Overseeing quality assurance and health & safety compliance
Ensuring adherence to framework and company processes The Ideal Candidate

We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Site Agent with a solid background in civil engineering, particularly within highways structures environments.
You will have:

A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Experience working with a civil engineering main contractor
A strong track record delivering highways structures and RC projects
Familiarity with framework-based delivery environments
A commercially aware and problem-solving mindset
Strong leadership and communication skills
A detail-focused approach to safety, quality, and delivery What’s In It For You?

You’ll be joining a respected contractor that values its people and provides a stable, supportive, and forward-thinking environment.
The package includes:

Competitive salary
Company vehicle or car allowance
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
26 days annual leave
Performance-related bonus
Ongoing training and development
A collaborative and friendly team culture Sounds interesting?

Apply now to learn more about this opportunity in complete confidence