Senior Agent – Civil Highways

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands, City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional contractor is seeking a Senior Agent for a highways improvement project in Bedfordshire. The role requires extensive experience in infrastructure, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to lead a team effectively. The successful candidate will manage project costs and develop client relationships to ensure project success. An educational background in Civil Engineering is desirable. This position offers a salary between £45k and £55k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Degree level desirable.
• Experience with main civil engineering contractors on projects between £5-10m.
• Familiarity with HS&E Standards and public interface management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical aspects, procure materials, and manage costs.
• Lead a team of engineers and ensure quality control on projects.
• Develop relationships with customers and ensure project compliance.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Highways/Infrastructure experience

Commercial awareness

Team leadership abilities

Public interface experience

Education

HNC/HND Civil Engineering or Degree

Job description

Senior Agent – Civil Highways

Salary: £45 - £55k + pkg
Location: Bedfordshire
Regions: London, Midlands, South East

A Regional Contractor based in London is seeking an Experienced Agent to work on a £10m Highways improvement scheme based in Bedfordshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating all technical aspects, procure materials and co-ordinate sub-contractors ensuring that quality and costs are controlled.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Will be educated to HNC/HND Civil Engineering or Degree standard desirable
• Extensive Highways/Infrastructure experience
• Previous experience as an Agent with a main civil engineering contractor on projects up to £5 to £10m
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage costs, customers and supply chain
• High familiarisation with HS&E Standards
• Leading a team of engineers
• Customer focus exposure to management leadership
• Precast experience and experience of managing projects with high levels of public interface

Duties Involved

• Contributes to the tender and pre-qualification process if required
• Works within the Company Standards – business plan, HSQE, CSR, Procurement/Supply, Finance, HR etc
• Plan, programme, set up and run project with support/guidance if required
• Produce & monitor resource programmes and costings
• Understand and lead the planning process
• Can control and monitor forecast costs
• Deliver profitability that exceeds normal tender margins wherever possible
• Act as ambassador for the company with customers, suppliers, public, employees etc
• Develop and sustain good working relationships with customers and employees that contribute to the success of the project and business
• Manage and evaluate risk and opportunity and act for the good of the Company
• Represent the Company on contractual issues if required
• Able to develop and support employees under their supervision
• Has knowledge of Conditions of Contract