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
