Site Agent - Highways

Your new companyYou will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major highways project in Nottingham. This multi-accredited and highly respected contractor offers a strong pipeline of long-term regional work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. They play a vital role in shaping communities through major infrastructure schemes and place social responsibility, environmental sustainability and quality at the heart of everything they do. Due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Site Agent to join their delivery team.

Your new roleAs Site Agent, you will take a lead role in the successful delivery of a large-scale highways project, working closely with Senior Management to ensure the project is completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for coordinating site activities, managing teams and subcontractors, and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of site delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing direct labour and subcontractors to ensure time, cost and quality targets are achieved
• Providing technical support to resolve engineering challenges and site queries
• Managing setting out and dimensional control to ensure accurate construction
• Leading a proactive approach to health and safety on site
• Coordinating temporary works, inspections and testing regimes
• Engaging with key stakeholders and representing the company at meetings
• Monitoring commercial performance and ensuring accurate submission of records for payment.

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
• 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:

• Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Sick pay
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
• Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression with a 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.

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