Site Agent

People Group Limited; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Agent to manage a major highways project in South Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will lead a team, oversee significant works packages, and ensure project delivery within budget and timeline. This is a fantastic opportunity to join at an early stage with long-term work available. Candidates can be freelance or permanent.

Benefits

Opportunity to join early on a major project

Long-term work with Tier 1 contractor

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent on highways projects.
• Strong knowledge of drainage and earthworks.
• Experience managing packages of £20m or more.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of engineers and subcontractors on-site.
• Oversee highways, drainage, and earthworks packages.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Site management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Budget management

Job description

Overview

A Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a major highways project in South Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to get in early on a significant scheme, with over 3 years of work secured. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the project from the outset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of engineers and subcontractors on-site
• Oversee highways, drainage, and earthworks packages
• Manage works packages valued at approximately £20m
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Liaise with stakeholders and support project reporting requirements

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Site Agent on highways projects
• Strong knowledge of drainage and earthworks
• Experience managing packages of £20m or more
• Experience leading small teams of engineers and subcontractors
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills

Why Join

• Opportunity to join a major highways project at an early stage
• Long-term work with a Tier 1 contractor
• Open to freelance or permanent candidates