Site Agent

Job Type Permanent / Full Time
Area Southampton
Sector Site Supervisor, Water / Wastewater
Closing Date 19th September 2025
Job ref 1616727

Job Description

Finlay Jude Associates are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Site Agent to join their Construction team on a key project based at Testwood.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major contractor, working on an exciting joint venture project.
 
As Site Agent, you will report directly to the Site Manager and be responsible for providing setting out and quality control services, ensuring that works are delivered to specification, safely and to the highest standard. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate site records and supporting project delivery.
 
Benefits:

  • A competitive salary 
  • Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) 
  • Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) 
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) 
  • Contribution Pension scheme 
  • Life Assurance 
  • Health Insurance 
  • Private Medical Insurance 

 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all works are carried out in line with C.D.M. Regulations and company safe working practices.
  • Assist with construction programmes, Method Statements, Action Plans and Risk Assessments.
  • Undertake setting out duties on site.
  • Check site works to ensure compliance with specifications and drawings.
  • Agree site measurements and records with client representatives.
  • Maintain drawing files, registers and site filing systems.
  • Liaise with the design department to ensure up-to-date information is in use.
  • Take off quantities from drawings to support measurements and requisitions.
  • Assist in the preparation of construction completion documentation.
  • Ensure all works are constructed to a high quality, in line with specifications and good practice.
  • Maintain all required quality records.
  • Support compliance with current legislation, company health & safety policies and procedures.
  • Promote strong communication across the site team.
  • Lead by example in demonstrating positive safety behaviours.

 
Essential:

  • BTEC National or HNC in Civil Engineering/Construction (minimum)
  • Levelling & Surveying experience (using total stations & automatic level)

Desirable:

  • First Aid at Work qualification
  • SSSTS
  • CSCS Supervision card
  • EUSR SHEA Water

If you are interested in the above Site Agent role, please click the ‘apply now’ button.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.  
 
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.   Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. For more opportunities please take a look at our website.