Lead Highways & Public Realm Projects - Site Agent | Vehicle

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Major projects exposure

Ownership & responsibility

Job summary

RG Setsquare is seeking an experienced Highways Site Agent for a challenging, large-scale highways and public realm portfolio. You will lead site engineers, foremen, gangs and subcontractors, ensuring delivery to programme, on budget and to high quality standards.

You will oversee construction planning, NEC4 contract administration, change management and stakeholder liaison, while maintaining robust site records and driving safety compliance on multiple live projects.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or construction management.
• Experience delivering highways and civil engineering projects.
• Strong NEC4 knowledge and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of highways and public realm works safely, on programme, within budget and to quality standards.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers, coordinating daily activities.
• Develop construction programmes and phased delivery plans to minimise disruption.
• Coordinate traffic management, temporary works, permits and traffic orders.
• Manage NEC4 processes, including early warnings and compensation events.
• Maintain accurate site records and delivery documentation.
• Plan and manage labour, plant, materials and subcontractor requirements.
• Support cost forecasting, valuations and change submissions.
• Collaborate with QSs and PMs to monitor costs and profitability.
• Promote health and safety culture and ensure CDM 2015 compliance.

Skills

Highways project delivery

NEC4 contracts

Sequencing & programme management

Team leadership

Cost control & change management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Proactive delivery

Education

HNC/HND Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

RG Setsquare is seeking an experienced Highways Site Agent for a challenging, large-scale highways and public realm portfolio. You will lead site engineers, foremen, gangs and subcontractors, ensuring delivery to programme, on budget and to high quality standards.

You will oversee construction planning, NEC4 contract administration, change management and stakeholder liaison, while maintaining robust site records and driving safety compliance on multiple live projects.