Site Agent

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Site Agent to join their team on the Newcastle Central Motorway East (CME) scheme. This is a permanent role offering excellent long-term prospects, with a clear pathway to progress into Project Manager level under the guidance of a senior management team.

This role will suit an experienced highways professional with a strong civil engineering background, proven leadership on site, and hands-on knowledge of concrete repair, highways maintenance, and civils infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain efficient site progress.
• Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental procedures in line with company and statutory requirements.
• Oversee quality control and ensure works meet design and specification standards, with a focus on concrete repair and highways structures.
• Support planning and programming activities, updating progress and flagging risks or delays.
• Liaise with project managers, designers, and clients to ensure smooth communication and reporting.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, and progress reports.
• Use IT systems (MS Office, project software, digital QA systems) to manage documentation and reporting.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and staff, developing future talent within the team.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Site Agent or experienced Sub Agent within highways / civil engineering.
• Strong highways background with exposure to concrete repair, structural maintenance, roadworks, and civils infrastructure.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
• IT literate with confidence using MS Office and digital site reporting tools.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors effectively.
• Ambition to progress into Project Manager level with suitable training and mentoring.
• Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the North East.
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred).
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (essential).
• Temporary Works Coordinator and NEC contract awareness (desirable).

Package

• Salary: circa -55,000 per annum
• Company car / car allowance
• Pension & benefits package
• Long-term career progression to Project Manager