Senior Agent

Randstad Construction & Property; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking a Senior Agent for a major highways and infrastructure project in Norfolk. The role involves leading engineering teams and guiding site delivery from pre-construction through handover, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years in civil/highways projects, 3+ years in site management, and hold a Civil Engineering degree with CSCS and SMSTS certifications. Hybrid working during design phases is available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in civil engineering/highways delivery
• 3+ years in a site management capacity (Agent, Sub-Agent, or Senior Agent)
• Proven background in a Principal Contractor environment on major civils or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, contract conditions, and temporary works management
• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• CSCS card and SMSTS (or equivalent H&S qualification)

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership from pre-construction planning through to site delivery and handover.
• Lead site operations with the Works Superintendent, managing engineering teams and subcontractors to deliver safely, to spec, on programme, and within budget.
• Champion safety-first culture and drive a Right First Time quality standard across disciplines.
• Oversee RAMS, ITPs, and Temporary Works procedures.
• Monitor progress, review programmes, track productivity, and control site costs.
• Oversee on-site surveys, investigations, and resource procurement for seamless delivery.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Contractor background

Temporary works

SMSTS

CSCS card

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Role: Senior Agent - Major Highways & Infrastructure

Location: Norfolk (with flexible/hybrid working during design phases)

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + comprehensive package

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Agent to join the delivery team for a landmark major highways and infrastructure scheme in Norfolk.

This high-profile, multi-discipline development involves complex civil engineering across both local and Strategic Road Network (SRN) infrastructure.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Construction Manager, you will provide engineering leadership from early pre-construction planning right through to full site delivery and asset handover.

You will lead site operations alongside the Works Superintendent, managing engineering teams and specialist subcontractors to ensure all works are delivered safely, to specification, on programme, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture and drive a "Right First Time" quality standard across all disciplines.
• Manage, mentor, and coordinate a team of Agents, Senior Engineers, and site staff.
• Support early contractor involvement, buildability reviews, and supply chain engagement in partnership with design and commercial teams.
• Oversee the review and implementation of RAMS, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and Temporary Works procedures.
• Monitor project progress, review construction programmes, track productivity, and control site costs.
• Manage on-site surveys, specialist investigations, and resource procurement to ensure seamless construction delivery.
• Oversee or act as Appointed Person (Lifting) and/or Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) as required.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in civil engineering/highways delivery, including at least 3+ years in a site management capacity (Agent, Sub-Agent, or Senior Agent level).
• Contractor Background: Proven background working within a Principal Contractor environment on major civils or infrastructure projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, contract conditions, and temporary works management.
• Qualifications: Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Certifications: Valid CSCS card and SMSTS (or equivalent H&S qualification).

Desirable:

• Experience working within Strategic Road Network (SRN) / National Highways environments, including traffic management schemes.
• Practical knowledge of bulk earthworks, stabilised pavements, drainage, and bridge structures.
• Formal TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator) and/or Appointed Person (Lifting) certification.
• Professional qualification (MICE/IEng/CEng) or actively working towards chartership.

For more information in regards to the role please contact Daniel Stepney by email on or over the phone on (phone number removed).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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