Site Agent

Construction Site Agent - Highways & Infrastructure

We are looking to recruit an experienced Construction Site Agent to oversee the successful delivery of planned highways and infrastructure schemes. Working as part of a dedicated Construction Team, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise highway and infrastructure schemes, ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to achieve programme objectives.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, designers, utility providers, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure construction plans, risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), permits, and safety systems are implemented effectively.
• Maintain accurate site records, including site diaries, progress reports, and resource allocation records.
• Support the Scheme Delivery Manager in developing, monitoring, and delivering construction programmes.
• Coordinate traffic management requirements and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor costs, productivity, and resources to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
• Drive a positive health and safety culture across all site activities.
• Ensure works are completed in line with client specifications and programme requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects as a Site Agent, Sub Agent, or Senior General Foreman.
• SMSTS and CSCS certification essential (IOSH desirable).
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple workstreams.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and project delivery processes.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage resources and control costs effectively.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience with traffic management, drainage, surfacing, structures, or public realm works would be advantageous.

What''s on Offer

• -35 per hour (Umbrella)
• 6-month freelance contract
• Opportunity to work on a range of highways and infrastructure projects.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering vital highways and infrastructure projects, playing a key role in the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of schemes across the region

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