Senior Site Agent - Highways & Civil Engineering

Morson Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is supporting a client’s Western Team with a Site/Agent or Senior Agent role delivering highways works around the Bristol region. The successful candidate will lead site activities, ensuring safety, programme and budget adherence, and will report to the Contracts Manager.

You will coordinate CPPs/CEMPs/consents, manage day-to-day site operations from June 2026, and work closely with local authorities and stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain progress.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification is essential.
• Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience as Sub Agent, Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in civil engineering contracting.
• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and pre-construction documentation.
• Experience preparing CPPs, CEMPs, and/or consents applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highway works safely, to programme, and within budget.
• Lead day-to-day site management once works commence.
• Collaborate with site teams and commercial colleagues for cost control.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide progress reports to the Contracts Manager.
• Build professional relationships with Local Authority and stakeholders.

Skills

SMSTS

CDM knowledge

CPP/CEMP knowledge

Consents applications

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Morson Group is supporting a client’s Western Team with a Site/Agent or Senior Agent role delivering highways works around the Bristol region. The successful candidate will lead site activities, ensuring safety, programme and budget adherence, and will report to the Contracts Manager.

You will coordinate CPPs/CEMPs/consents, manage day-to-day site operations from June 2026, and work closely with local authorities and stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain progress.