Lead Structures Site Agent for Major Highway Project

Smart 4 EPC; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Living Away From Home Allowance

Contributory Pension Scheme

35 Days annual leave

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC is seeking a Structures Site Agent to lead on a major highway development project in the South of England. You will manage site engineers, drive delivery, and report to the Project Manager on a hands-on, influential role.

Responsibilities include resource planning, programme control, subcontractor management and H&S compliance, with a focus on quality and environmental plans. You will oversee site meetings and ensure the project stays on track.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or similar site leadership role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• HNC or degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts.
• SMSTS and First Aid at Work certifications.
• CDM and H&S legislation awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor Site Engineers and Section Engineers.
• Support the Project Manager in driving construction phase delivery.
• Plan, resource, and control the construction programme alongside the PM.
• Manage subcontractors and monitor contractual compliance.
• Oversee Quality and Environmental plans; ensure work meets spec.
• Compile daily briefings, site records, and activity reports.
• Facilitate weekly/monthly site meetings and lead Safety Culture.
• Work across planning, commercial, and site teams to keep the project on track.

Skills

Site leadership

Strong communication

Construction planning

CDM & H&S awareness

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

NEC contracts knowledge

Education

HNC or degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Smart 4 EPC is seeking a Structures Site Agent to lead on a major highway development project in the South of England. You will manage site engineers, drive delivery, and report to the Project Manager on a hands-on, influential role.

Responsibilities include resource planning, programme control, subcontractor management and H&S compliance, with a focus on quality and environmental plans. You will oversee site meetings and ensure the project stays on track.