Site Agent - Highways

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Highways Site Agent to join a project team delivering a live highways scheme in Nottingham. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

This role suits a proactive and hands-on Site Agent with a strong background in highways construction and proven experience managing subcontractors, site teams, and client interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of site delivery for highways works, from planning through to completion
• Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, plant, and materials
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with programme, budget, and specification
• Lead and enforce health & safety on site, including RAMS, briefings, inspections, and compliance
• Maintain site records including site diaries, progress reports, and quality documentation
• Liaise with the client, designers, and internal management to ensure effective communication
• Coordinate traffic management, temporary works, and sequencing of activities
• Drive a “right first time” approach to quality and workmanship
• Support commercial and planning teams with progress updates and look-ahead planning

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Site Agent on highways projects
• Strong understanding of highways construction methods and standards
• Valid CSCS Card – essential
• SMSTS – essential
• Solid health & safety leadership and compliance experience
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and site activities concurrently
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills

Desirable

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience working on local authority or National Highways schemes
• Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator qualification

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