Highways Site Agent

RG Setsquare; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Job summary

RG Setsquare is seeking an experienced Highways Site Agent to lead delivery on major highways and public realm projects. You will mobilise teams, coordinate subcontractors, manage safety and drive projects from planning through handover.

The role requires NEC4 contract experience, strong leadership and excellent stakeholder management in live environments. A proactive, cost-conscious approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering highways and civil engineering projects.
• Experience with NEC4 forms of contract and project governance.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to plan, programme, forecast costs and manage resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of highways and public realm works safely, on programme, within budget and to quality.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers, coordinating daily activities and resolving issues.
• Develop construction programmes and phased delivery plans to minimise public disruption.
• Coordinate traffic management, permits and temporary works.
• Manage NEC4 processes including early warnings and compensation events.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor project profitability with QS/PMs.

Skills

Highways & civil engineering

NEC4 contracts

Leadership & stakeholder mgmt

Programme management

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Highways Site Agent

Permanent | Full-Time | Various Highways & Public Realm Projects | Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle

Are you an experienced Highways Site Agent looking for your next challenge?

Our client is a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor specialising in highways, public realm and infrastructure schemes. With a strong pipeline of planned and framework works for major highways service providers and local authorities, they are looking for an experienced Site Agent to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive construction professional who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects, leading site teams and delivering high-quality works in challenging live environments.

The Role

As Highways Site Agent, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of highways and public realm projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead site engineers, foremen, gangs, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, commercially and to programme.

You will be involved in everything from construction planning and phasing to NEC4 change management, resource planning, procurement, stakeholder management and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of highways and public realm works safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers, coordinating daily activities and resolving operational issues.
• Develop construction programmes and phased delivery plans that minimise disruption to the public, local businesses and stakeholders.
• Coordinate traffic management, temporary works, access arrangements, permits and Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Manage NEC4 contractual processes, including early warnings and compensation events.
• Maintain accurate contemporaneous records, including site diaries, allocation sheets, photographs and delivery records.
• Plan and manage labour, plant, equipment and subcontractor requirements to maximise productivity.
• Complete material take-offs, coordinate procurement and manage supplier relationships.
• Support cost forecasting, valuations, compensation events and change submissions.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers to monitor costs and project profitability.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure compliance with CDM 2015, company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Ensure environmental, quality and inspection requirements are met and that appropriate records are maintained for handover.
• Build strong relationships with clients, local authorities, utilities, subcontractors and members of the public.
• Attend progress meetings, report on project performance and proactively resolve issues.

What We're Looking For

You will have proven experience working as a Site Agent on large-scale highways and/or public realm projects, ideally within live public environments.

You should have:

• Strong experience delivering highways and civil engineering projects.
• Practical experience working under NEC4 forms of contract.
• A strong understanding of construction sequencing, phasing and programme management.
• Experience managing labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of change management and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused in challenging operational environments.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, risk management and project delivery.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Manager or Gold Supervisor card
• NRSWA Supervisor accreditation
• Full UK driving licence
• HNC/HND, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Desirable

• Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor qualification
• Chapter 8 / Sector Scheme 12D awareness
• First Aid at Work
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Package & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Company vehicle
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity to work on major highways, public realm and infrastructure projects
• Varied project environment with genuine responsibility and ownership

Please note: The role involves travel between project locations and flexibility will be required for occasional night works, weekend working and phased possessions.