Site Agent

Utilise Recruitment; Cockernhoe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance £5,000

Job summary

Utilise Recruitment Ltd. is seeking two permanent Site Agents to lead vital highway maintenance and improvement schemes in the Luton/Hertfordshire region. The role offers a base salary of £45,000–£52,000 with enhanced overtime potential and a company car or car allowance (£5,000).

Expect significant overtime with night shifts at uplifted rates, creating substantial earnings potential. As Site Agent, you will drive productivity, ensure safety and quality on live public carriageways, and

Qualifications

• CSCS Supervisor card required.
• Street Works qualifications required.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence works to maximise productivity and lead site briefings.
• Act as a role model for HSEQ standards on live, public-facing carriageways.
• Coordinate traffic management, engage with clients, local authorities and the public.
• Monitor progress, manage change control and track costs.
• Collaborate with internal design teams during ECI to site execution.

Skills

CSCS Supervisor card

Street Works qualifications

UK driving licence

Job description

Site Agent (2 positions)Luton / Hertfordshire area

• Base Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 per annum + £10k-15k enhanced rates on top!
• Company Car / Car Allowance: company vehicle or car allowance (£5,000)
• Earning Potential: Substantial overtime opportunities available (averaging ~40 hours/month), with night-working attracting an enhanced rate (circa 30% uplift), pushing estimated additional earnings to £10,000 – £15,000+ per annum .
• Job Security: A permanent staff position on a long-term regional highways contract, replacing agency reliance with a stable, invested core team.

Are you an experienced civil engineering or highways Site Agent professional looking to step away from agency uncertainty and secure a long-term, stable career with a leading tier-1 contractor?

We are currently working with a major highways service provider to appoint 2X permanent Site Agent to lead vital maintenance and improvement schemes across the Hertfordshire network.

This is a high-profile, hands-on role offering genuine career stability, a clear path for progression, and exceptional earning potential through significant overtime and night-working uplifts.

Site Agent Role & Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence works to maximise productivity, minimise disruption, and lead early morning site briefings.
• Act as a visible role model for Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ), driving absolute standards on live, public-facing carriageways.
• Coordinate complex traffic management systems, pedestrian interfaces, and engage professionally with clients, local authorities, and the public.
• Monitor progress against programmes, resolve delivery issues proactively, manage change control, and ensure costs are accurately tracked.
• Work closely with internal design teams during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phases through to physical site execution.

Site Agent Requirements

Proven background delivering live highways, civil engineering, utilities, or live-network environments. (Experience managing schemes over £1m is advantageous).

Ability to read/interpret drawings, manage site documentation, and maintain rigorous quality control.

CSCS Supervisor card, Street Works qualifications, and a full UK driving licence.

Resilient, adaptable, and professional, with stellar leadership and communication skills to motivate site teams and manage public interfaces.