Site Agent

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Site Agent to support a major highways programme in Oxfordshire. This long‑term civils project offers stability, with potential extension and exposure to roads, structures, drainage and utilities.

You will lead Site Engineers and Section Engineers, drive construction delivery, manage subcontractors, review planning and programme data, and ensure compliance with HSE, quality and NEC specifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Agent on a major civils site.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and construction standards.
• Proven leadership of site teams and coordination with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead Site Engineers and Section Engineers to deliver works safely and on programme.
• Plan, sequence and review work packages and management plans.
• Monitor compliance with HSE, quality and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with planning teams to obtain accurate programme data and reports.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure performance against schedule and budget.

Skills

Civil engineering

Site Agent experience

NEC knowledge

Education

HNC or higher in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Site Agent

Location: Oxfordshire

Rate: £500-£550 per day (umbrella)

Contract: 6 months+ (major 2-3 year highways programme, strong extension likelihood)

Start: ASAP

Interview: ASAP

Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Agent to support a major highways development in Oxfordshire. This is a long‑term programme with substantial civils, roadworks, structures, drainage and utilities interfaces, offering stability and strong extension potential.

You will lead Site Engineers and Section Engineers, drive construction delivery, manage subcontractors, oversee planning and programme data, and ensure compliance with HSE, quality and specification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and mentor Site Engineers and Section Engineers
• Support the Project Manager in driving construction delivery
• Allocate and control project resources across work packages

Construction Delivery

• Assist with planning the construction phase and sequencing
• Compile and review work package plans and management plans
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification
• Support project delivery within budget and contractual requirements

Programme, Reporting & Commercial Interface

• Work closely with planning teams to obtain accurate programme data
• Monitor and report on contractual obligations
• Liaise with commercial teams to ensure timely record preparation
• Prepare daily activity briefings and maintain site diaries

Subcontractor & Supplier Management

• Manage and monitor subcontractor performance and relationships
• Ensure quality, environmental and HSE plans are implemented on site

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with HSE and CDM requirements
• Promote a strong safety culture across the site team
• Attend weekly and monthly site meetings

Quality & Close‑Out

• Ensure works meet specification and quality standards
• Assist with preparing project close‑out documentation

Essential Experience

• Strong background in civil engineering
• Proven experience as a Site Agent or managing a section of a major civils site
• Excellent knowledge of NEC
• HNC or higher in Civil Engineering
• Strong communication, planning and problem‑solving skills
• Experience supervising engineers and subcontractors
• Understanding of current H&S / CDM legislation
• SMSTS and First Aid at Work

Desirable Experience

• Experience on highways schemes
• CPCS Appointed Person for Lifting
• Temporary Works Coordinator trained
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Strong long‑term planning and programme awareness

Contract Details

Rate: £500-£550 per day (umbrella)

Duration: 6 months+ (project runs 2-3 years)

Start: ASAP

Interview: ASAP

Location: Oxfordshire

Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor