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Knights Brown

Site Agent

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Knights Brown

GB · Full-time · £50,000 – £70,000

About this role

Knights Brown is not just a company but a community where ambition and job satisfaction align perfectly. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing contractors as a Site Agent based in Brighton. Dynamic and entrepreneurial, the company offers a supportive but ambitious environment.

The project is a major seafront regeneration scheme involving demolition, replacement and refurbishment of historic arches. Works will be delivered over two concurrent phases including new in-situ reinforced concrete frame, reinstatement of listed features, highway works, service diversions, public realm improvements, and architectural, mechanical and electrical elements.

You will support the Senior Site Manager through delivery to phased handovers in 2027 and 2028. Key responsibilities include overall support and management of the project team, subcontract management, and overview of design coordination. Ensure smooth, timely and efficient site operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

At Knights Brown, you're becoming part of a family that values your well-being, celebrates your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way. Employees grow with the company, creating careers that reflect their passions and aspirations. Clear career progression and proactive employee engagement are at the core.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager within a major or regional contracting organisation
  • Track record of working on large-scale projects valued at £20m+
  • Strong project team management skills
  • Demonstrable focus, drive and leadership capability
  • Experience working on public sector schemes under NEC contracts (highly advantageous)
  • CSCS
  • SMSTS
  • First Aid

Responsibilities

  • Support the Senior Site Manager through delivery to phased handovers in 2027 and 2028
  • Provide overall support and management of the project team
  • Manage subcontractors
  • Provide overview and support of design coordination
  • Develop construction methodology and short-term programmes
  • Ensure smooth, timely and efficient site operations
  • Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance

Benefits

  • Join a community where ambition and job satisfaction align perfectly
  • Become part of a family that values your well-being
  • Celebrates your achievements
  • Supports your growth every step of the way
  • Clear career progression
  • Proactive employee engagement