SITE AGENT – HIGHWAYS / CIVIL ENGINEERING – MAJOR STRUCTURES
Location: NORTH WEST
Contract Type: PERMANENT
Project: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
We are looking for an experienced Site Agent to join a major highways project involving new carriageway construction, bridges, culverts, earthworks, drainage and associated structures, based in the North West. This is a strong opportunity for a Site Agent with a solid heavy civils/highways background who is comfortable managing complex packages of work from planning through to delivery, with an emphasis on key structures and temporary works.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day delivery of major highways and civil engineering works
Oversee construction of new carriageways and highway infrastructure
Manage structural packages including bridges, culverts, retaining structures and reinforced concrete works
Coordinate earthworks, drainage, utilities, pavement and road construction
Manage and coordinate temporary works, including working closely with Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers
Review and implement RAMS, ITPs, permits and construction methodologies
Manage Site Engineers, Section Engineers, supervisors and subcontractors
Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme
Coordinate subcontractors and monitor productivity and progress
Manage interfaces between highways, structures, drainage and earthworks packages
Lead daily briefings, coordination meetings and site activities
Maintain high standards of QA/QC, inspections and construction records
Identify programme risks and implement corrective actions
Liaise with the client, designers, commercial team and wider project management team
Support short-term programming and construction lookaheads
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
Requirements
Previous experience working as a Site Agent, Sub Agent or Senior Site Engineer on major highways/heavy civil engineering projects
Strong experience with new carriageway construction
Experience delivering bridges, culverts or other highway structures
Good understanding of temporary works
Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, RC structures and highway construction
Experience managing subcontractors and engineering teams
Confident working with RAMS, ITPs, quality documentation and construction programmes
Strong communication and client-facing skills
SMSTS
CSCS
Temporary Works experience/qualification advantageous
Relevant Civil Engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or Degree preferred
Ideal Background
Candidates with experience on major National Highways, trunk road, bypass, junction improvement, dualling or major infrastructure schemes would be particularly well suited. We are particularly interested in Site Agents who have managed multidisciplinary packages combining:
New carriageways
Bridges
Culverts
Reinforced concrete structures
Temporary works
Bulk earthworks
Drainage
Utilities
Pavements
Highway tie-ins
Remuneration:
Competitive salary banding, between £65-£70k p/a
Company pension, healthcare options
Long term work bank secured
Opportunity to work on a key infrastructure project for the next 3-4 years
If you are an experienced Site Agent with a strong highways and structures background, please apply with your latest CV
