Site Agent

RTL Group Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable main contractor seeks an experienced Site Agent to oversee highways projects in Kent. This role entails managing various responsibilities from pre-start to handover, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while leading on-site teams effectively. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a robust background in infrastructure project management.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car/allowance + pension + benefits

Career development with a respected national contractor

Supportive project and regional management teams

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Agent on highways/infrastructure projects.
• Background with Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractors.
• Certifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Gold/Black), First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Take full site ownership of highways schemes, managing direct labour and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered to programme, budget and specification.
• Monitor and report on HSEQ compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reporting

Education

HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

An established and reputable main contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead the delivery of highways schemes across Kent. This is a key role within a growing regional team, focused on infrastructure improvement works including road widening, junction upgrades, drainage, and associated civils packages.

The Role:
As Site Agent, you’ll be responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of highways projects from pre-start through to handover. You will lead on-site teams, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with programme, quality, and HSEQ standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full site ownership of highways schemes, managing direct labour and subcontractors

• Ensure works are delivered to programme, budget and specification

• Lead daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site progress meetings

• Manage materials, plant, and logistics efficiently

• Monitor and report on HSEQ compliance, liaising with safety advisors as required

• Coordinate with planners, commercial teams, and design engineers

• Maintain accurate site records, RAMS, and progress reporting

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Site Agent on highways/infrastructure projects

• Background working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractors (essential)

• Strong understanding of highways specifications (e.g. SHW) and temporary works

• SMSTS, CSCS (Gold/Black), and First Aid certifications

• Excellent leadership, communication, and reporting skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or similar)

What’s On Offer:

• Long-term role on major highways frameworks across Kent

• Competitive salary + car/allowance + pension + benefits

• Career development with a respected national contractor

• Supportive project and regional management teams

Apply Now:
If you're a Site Agent with highways main contractor experience looking for your next long-term role in Kent, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now!