Site Agent
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Role
As a Site Manager within our ABP team, youβll report into a Contracts Manager, with the opportunity to engage and provide ideas during the development of detailed designs to make our projects easier, safer, more cost effective and more sustainable to build.
Primarily, youβll be responsible for managing day to day site operations to ensure that construction work is delivered safely, within budget, on schedule and in accordance with the appropriate standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.
Candidate Specification
What weβre after?Good people who care about what theyβre doing and have a βcan-doβ attitude. Weβre looking for the right person to lead the delivery of construction projects, with a new client that weβre keen to impress. For the role, it helps if youβ¦
- Have Site Management experience in the delivery of civils and industrial building projects
- Experience of working in a collaborative design and build environment
- A thorough understanding of safety, environmental and quality management processes
- And a thorough understanding of commercial, contractual and procurement processes
- Familiarity of working with NEC Form of Contract
- The following training accreditations are essential: list them here (i.e. SMSTS, CSCS,).
- Good knowledge of temporary works
- Working location β the role will initially be based around one of ABPβs four Humber ports, located in Immingham, Goole, Grimsby and Hull.
- Work / Life Balance β typical working hours are Monday to Friday from 07:30-17:00; we would only work weekends by exception. Whilst the role is site-based, weβre set up to permit agile working.
- Strong support network to ensure you feel fully supported and confident within your new role.
- An opportunity β to create a positive impression with a new client that offers plenty of potential; not only to the business, but those within it who create opportunities by delivering safe, profitable works that exceed our clients expectations. We always look to promote from within.
What can we offer:
At JNB you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over
- Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
- Life assurance of 4 x salary
- Income protection
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan
- Car benefit (subject to role)
- Annual professional institution subscription costs
- Career and professional development opportunities
Job Profile
About JN BentleyJN Bentley β part of the global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald β is a leading civil engineering and construction company, delivering design-and-build projects with clients in the water sector and beyond, across the UK.
We directly employ over 1,300 people across 9 office locations and hundreds of construction sites nationwide. We have a turnover in excess of Β£300 million, delivered by our water utilities design and build business Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB), our environmental design and build business Jeremy Benn Associates-Bentley (JBA-B) and directly by JN Bentley.
At JN Bentley we believe that when we care about what we do, we do it better. Because we care about our people - keeping them safe, making sure they are happy, enjoy coming to work and feel valued - we are committed to creating a fun workplace, where people have a voice, are safe, reach their potential and prosper, and where the rewards are shared.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
JN Bentley Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We promote an open and transparent culture and a workplace where everyone feels included and is treated fairly and with respect.
Agile working
We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.
Job category (multi-select)
SiteWork Pattern
Full-TimeRecruiter Contact
Lauren HutchinsonCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Site Agent roles across JN Bentley's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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