Senior Site Agent: Highway Projects Lead

Involve Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

We are working with a leading infrastructure contractor who has secured a major highway site on the Metrowest programme in Bristol. They require a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent to take responsibility for safe, efficient and compliant delivery of multi-site highway works, including managing site teams, overseeing construction activities, and leading the project to completion.

The role also involves supporting pre-construction documentation and liaising with Local Authority and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• SMSTS holder or equivalent
• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience as Sub Agent, Site Agent or Senior Site Agent
• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and pre-construction documentation
• Experience preparing CPPs, CEMPs and/or consents applications
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
• Lead day-to-day site management across multiple sites starting June 2026
• Manage site teams and coordinate with commercial colleagues for cost control
• Support pre-construction development including CPPs, CEMPs and consents
• Provide progress reporting to the Contracts Manager and stakeholders
• Build positive relationships with Local Authority and stakeholders

Skills

Site management

CDM compliance

Pre-construction documentation

Cost control

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are working with a leading infrastructure contractor who has secured a major highway site on the Metrowest programme in Bristol. They require a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent to take responsibility for safe, efficient and compliant delivery of multi-site highway works, including managing site teams, overseeing construction activities, and leading the project to completion.

The role also involves supporting pre-construction documentation and liaising with Local Authority and stakeholders to