Site Agent - Highways

Your new company You will be joining an established Tier 1 civil engineering contractor operating within the highways industry. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor has been appointed to deliver a major, long-term highways project in Didcot (including dual carriageway, new bridges and viaduct) on top of their already healthy orderbook, and they offer excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Site Agent to join their team.Your new role As Site Agent, your responsibilities will include:Managing a team of site engineers and section engineersCompiling and reviewing work packages and other management plansMonitoring and reporting on contractual requirementsManaging and monitoring subcontractors and supplier relationshipsCommunicating with commercial staff to ensure records are prepared in a timely fashionEnsuring all H&S procedures are being complied withImplementing and attending weekly and monthly site meetingsCompiling daily activity briefings and completing site diary as requiredEnsuring work is delivered in accordance with the specificationAssisting with preparing the project close-out report.What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you must have:Demonstrable experience in a similar role, ideally within the highways industryUnderstanding of duties and responsibilities with regard to current H&S/CDM legislationKnowledge of NEC contractsExperience managing one site or a section of a larger site as part of a wider teamSMSTS and First Aid at WorkFull UK driving licence.What you'll get in return In return, you will receive:Negotiable salary (dependent on experience)Company car or car allowance35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)Fuel cardLife assurancePrivate medical insuranceEnhanced family-friendly benefitsLiving away from home allowance (where appropriate)PensionRetail discountsMultiple health and wellbeing benefitsContinuous training and developmentExposure to high-profile and rewarding projectsSupportive and collaborative work environmentOpportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.What you need to do now If 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.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 found at (url removed)

Created: 2025-10-28