Site Agent

Driver Hire Borders; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned civil engineering business based near Cambridge is looking for a Site Agent to oversee highways and infrastructure projects within the Eastern Highways Alliance. The ideal candidate will have experience managing site operations, a strong understanding of health and safety regulations, and the ability to lead teams in a live construction environment. With a competitive salary and benefits, this role offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Agent or Sub Agent ready to step up on civil engineering projects.
• Proven ability to manage site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and quality control.

Responsibilities

• On-site management and coordination of civil engineering works.
• Leading and supervising site operations ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to maintain excellent working relationships.

Skills

Site Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Quality Control

CDM Regulations

Job description

Site Agent - Highways Framework Civil Engineering

Location: Must be based within 1 hour of Cambridge or willing to travel in and around this area

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 + car allowance

The Company:

We are a supportive, family-owned civil engineering business delivering a range of highways and infrastructure projects through public sector frameworks. We are currently seeking a capable and motivated Site Agent to support the successful delivery of key schemes across the Eastern Highways Alliance (EHA) Framework in the Cambridge region.

The Role:

As Site Agent, you will be responsible for the on-site management and coordination of civil engineering works, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of highway and infrastructure projects. You will play a crucial role in site leadership, supporting the Project Manager in delivering works ranging from £3 million to £40 million, including both Design & Build and Build-only schemes.

Your duties will include:

• Leading and supervising site operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Managing subcontractors, direct labour, plant, and materials on site
• Coordinating with engineers, foremen, and commercial teams to ensure smooth site delivery
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to maintain excellent working relationships
• Maintaining accurate records and site documentation
• Supporting programme delivery and reporting progress

Framework Overview:

• Projects delivered through the Eastern Highways Alliance (EHA)
• Covering multiple active and upcoming schemes across Essex and Cambridgeshire
• Long-term, funded programme of civil infrastructure upgrades

What We're Looking For:

• Experience as a Site Agent (or Sub Agent ready to step up) on civil engineering projects, ideally highways and infrastructure
• Proven ability to manage site teams and subcontractors in a live construction environment
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, health and safety, and quality control
• Experience within framework or public sector project delivery preferred
• Flexible and hands-on, with a commitment to delivering to programme and spec
• Based within 1 hour of Cambridge or willing to travel

Benefits:

• £65,000 - £75,000 salary + Car allowance
• Private medical cover
• Supportive, family-run company culture with opportunities for progression

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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