Site Agent - Highways

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 Engineers
• Supporting the Project Manager in planning and delivering the construction phase
• Managing and allocating project resources efficiently
• Preparing, reviewing and implementing work package plans and management plans
• Monitoring subcontractors, suppliers and contractual requirements
• Working with the planning team to ensure accurate programme data
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• Leading and promoting a strong safety culture across the site team
• Chairing and attending site meetings, completing site diaries and daily briefings
• Supporting quality assurance, environmental management and project close-out activities
• Working 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 earthworks packages
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and CDM regulations
• Experience managing a standalone site or a section of a larger project
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills
• CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
• Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Strong pipeline of long-term regional projects
• Industry-recognised training and development programmes
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Exposure to a major, high-impact project
• Opportunity 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.

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