Site Agent - Plymouth

Job Title: Freelance Site Agent
Location: Plymouth
Contract Type: Freelance – Outside IR35 or CIS
Start Date: July 2025
Duration: 12 months (with potential for ongoing work on future schemes)

Project Overview: A Tier 1 contractor is delivering a £7 million National Highways scheme in Plymouth and is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Agent to lead the on-site delivery team.
This role is critical to the successful execution of the project and offers a long-term freelance opportunity, with additional schemes scheduled to follow in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day site management and project delivery
• Lead and coordinate the site team, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Work closely with the commercial team to manage budgets, cost control, and reporting
• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Maintain effective communication between site, office, and client teams
• Drive programme and productivity to ensure timely project completion
• Manage site documentation and reporting requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Site Agent on highways or civil engineering projects of a similar value (£5m–£10m+)
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• Comfortable working closely with commercial and planning teams
• In-depth understanding of National Highways specifications and processes
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Valid CSCS card, SMSTS, and First Aid certification
• Right to work in the UK and eligible for CIS or outside IR35 engagement

Why Apply?

• Work with a leading Tier 1 contractor on a high-profile infrastructure scheme
• Long-term freelance opportunity with multiple future projects confirmed
• Competitive day rate
• Flexibility of CIS or Outside IR35 engagement

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to jack.oshea@peoplegroup.com or give me a call on 07398 619353