Senior Agent

Randstad; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; Hybride; GBP 65 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive package

Résumé du poste

Randstad CPE seeks a Senior Agent for a landmark highways and infrastructure project in Norfolk. You will lead engineering delivery from pre-construction planning to site handover, managing agents, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and on-time performance.

The role requires 7+ years of civil/highways experience with at least 3 years in site management; CSCS and SMSTS are essential. Hybrid working applies during design phases, with a comprehensive package on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in civil engineering/highways with 3+ years in site management.
• Contractor background: experience with Principal Contractor environments.
• Technical knowledge: civil engineering principles, contract conditions, temporary works management.
• Qualifications: Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Certifications: CSCS card and SMSTS.

Responsabilités

• Champion safety-first culture and quality standards across disciplines.
• Mentor and coordinate a team of Agents, Senior Engineers, and site staff.
• Support early contractor involvement and design collaboration with teams.
• Review RAMS, ITPs, and Temporary Works procedures.
• Monitor project progress, review programmes, track productivity, and control costs.
• Oversee site surveys and resource procurement for delivery.
• Act as Appointed Person (Lifting) and/or Temporary Works Coordinator when required.

Connaissances

Civil engineering

Site management

Contractor background

CSCS card

SMSTS

Formation

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Outils

RAMS procedures

ITP development

Temporary Works coordination

Description du poste

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 07441919706.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

skills

site

education

HND in civil engineering