Site Agent

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Site Agent to manage a highways project. The role involves overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and leading teams on-site. Ideal candidates will have experience in highways construction, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage subcontractors. This is a 6-month CIS contract with an attractive day rate and the potential for extension.

Benefits

Attractive CIS day rate

Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure scheme

Potential continuation of contract

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Agent or Senior Engineer within highways.
• Knowledge of MCHW / National Highways standards.
• Able to commit to a January start in Cornwall.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of highways construction and on-site operations.
• Oversee bulk earthworks and drainage.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Management of highways construction

Technical understanding of earthworks

Communication and planning

Problem-solving abilities

Managing subcontractors

Education

CSCS Gold/Black

SMSTS or SSSTS

First Aid

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Site Agent – Highways (Civil Engineering Main Contractor)

Location: Cornwall

Contract: 6 Months+ (extensions likely)

Rate: Day rate negotiable per day (CIS)

Start: January

Employer: Civil Engineering Main Contractor

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Site Agent for a highways project in Cornwall, working with a respected Civil Engineering Main Contractor. This is a CIS contract position starting in January, delivering key elements of highways works including earthworks, drainage, ducting, kerbing and pavement construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of highways construction and on-site operations
• Oversee bulk earthworks, cut/fill, drainage, ducting and pavement layers
• Lead site teams, plant and subcontractors to deliver works safely and efficiently
• Ensure full compliance with Main Contractor H&S processes and RAMS
• Interpret drawings, raise technical queries and resolve design issues
• Monitor progress vs programme and report regularly to the Project Manager
• Maintain detailed site records, ITPs, as-builts and QA documentation
• Liaise with the client, inspectors, utilities and local authority representatives

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Agent or Senior Engineer within highways for a main contractor
• Strong technical understanding of earthworks, drainage and pavement construction
• Knowledge of MCHW / National Highways standards
• Confident managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site teams
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities
• Able to commit to a January start in Cornwall

Qualifications

• CSCS Gold/Black
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• First Aid (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence

What’s on Offer

• Attractive CIS day rate
• 6-month initial contract with potential continuation
• Opportunity to work on a major highways and infrastructure scheme
• Join a well-established Civil Engineering Main Contractor with a strong project pipeline

Shortlisting is underway — please apply below or get in touch with Laura at RGB for more information.