Agent

Kier Group; Tebay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Tebay is seeking an Agent to join the M6 Lune Gorge team. The role is site-based, permanent full-time (45 hours per week) on a highways infrastructure contract, working closely with National Highways and partners.

You will report to the Project Manager, manage safety, quality and environmental matters, oversee subcontractors, and mentor junior staff. A civil/construction degree (or equivalent), NH Passport, CSCS, and a full driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction or civil engineering degree, HNC or equivalent.
• NH Passport and CSCS card required.
• Proven experience delivering structures and bridges, ideally highways/infra.
• Strong knowledge of Temporary Works.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Report to Project Manager and oversee all site operations.
• Manage safety, health, environment and quality matters.
• Coordinate design, pre-construction, construction and close‑out activities.
• Support Commercial Manager with subcontracts and risks.
• Mentor and lead junior staff on site.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Temporary Works

Team leadership

Driving licence

Education

Construction or civil engineering degree, HNC or equivalent

Job description

Agent

We're looking for an Agent to join our M6 Lune Gorge team based in Tebay. Working at an early stage in the contract, you'll assist the project team in setting and delivering a high performing contract on the M6 Lune Gorge project. The project will be delivered in a collaborative environment, working alongside National Highways and our delivery partners.

Location: Tebay - site based 5 days per weekHours: Permanent Fulltime 45 hours per week We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Agent, you'll help deliver a major highways project where structures and bridges are a key part of the works. You'll work closely with the wider project team, taking responsibility for client liaison, stakeholder engagement and subcontractor management, while helping to drive successful project delivery.

Your day to day will include:

• Reporting directly to the Project Manager and providing oversight across all site operations
• Managing Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters for areas of direct responsibility, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement
• Managing design, pre-construction, construction and close‑out activities to meet all contractual and technical requirements
• Supporting the Commercial Manager in administering subcontracts and identifying commercial risks
• Supervising site activities and managing the team, providing mentoring and leadership for junior staff

What are we looking for?

This role of Agent is ideal for someone with:

• A relevant construction or civil engineering degree, HNC or equivalent qualification
• An NH Passport and relevant CSCS card
• Proven experience delivering structures and bridge works, ideally within a highways or major infrastructure environment
• Strong knowledge and practical understanding of Temporary Works
• A full driving licence

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

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Company: Kier Group Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: CA10 3XR Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 17 Nov 2026