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Job Description Your new companyYou will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a respected main contractor where you are empowered to make decisions and drive performance.Your new roleAs Site Agent, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a 35m section of the project. Working closely with the Project Manager, you'll take responsibility for managing site operations, coordinating resources and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.Key responsibilities will include:Managing, mentoring and developing Site Engineers and Section EngineersSupporting the Project Manager in planning and delivering the construction phaseManaging and allocating project resources efficientlyPreparing, reviewing and implementing work package plans and management plansMonitoring subcontractors, suppliers and contractual requirementsWorking with the planning team to ensure accurate programme dataEnsuring full compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standardsLeading and promoting a strong safety culture across the site teamChairing and attending site meetings, completing site diaries and daily briefingsSupporting quality assurance, environmental management and project close-out activitiesWorking in accordance with the Integrated Management System (IMS).This is a hands-on leadership role offering real influence over site performance and project outcomes.What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful, you will bring:Previous experience as a Site Agent within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering structures packagesStrong understanding of Health & Safety and CDM regulationsExperience managing a standalone site or a section of a larger projectStrong communication, organisational and leadership skillsCSCS, SMSTS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:Competitive salaryCompany car (with fuel card) or car allowance35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)Private medical coverLife assuranceTravel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)Retail and lifestyle discountsEnhanced family-friendly benefitsStrong pipeline of long-term regional projectsIndustry-recognised training and development programmesSupportive and collaborative work environmentExposure to a major, high-impact projectOpportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ