Site Agent

Randstad CPE; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned civil engineering firm seeks a capable Site Agent for managing highway and infrastructure projects. This role entails oversight of site operations, including safety compliance and timely delivery, supporting the Project Manager across significant schemes valued from £3 million to £40 million. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in civil engineering, particularly in public sector projects, and are expected to maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Agent or Sub Agent on civil engineering projects, preferably highways.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and quality control.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• On-site management of civil engineering works ensuring safety and quality.
• Supervising subcontractors and coordinating with project teams.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders for effective project delivery.

Skills

Site management

Health and safety compliance

Project delivery

Subcontractor management

Client liaison

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Job description

Site Agent - Highways Framework Civil Engineering

Location: Must be based within 1 hour of Cambridge or willing to travel in and around this area

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 + car allowance

The Company:

We are a supportive, family-owned civil engineering business delivering a range of highways and infrastructure projects through public sector frameworks. We are currently seeking a capable and motivated Site Agent to support the successful delivery of key schemes across the Eastern Highways Alliance (EHA) Framework in the Cambridge region.

The Role:

As Site Agent, you will be responsible for the on-site management and coordination of civil engineering works, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of highway and infrastructure projects. You will play a crucial role in site leadership, supporting the Project Manager in delivering works ranging from £3 million to £40 million, including both Design & Build and Build-only schemes.

Your duties will include:

Leading and supervising site operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards

Managing subcontractors, direct labour, plant, and materials on site

Coordinating with engineers, foremen, and commercial teams to ensure smooth site delivery

Liaising with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to maintain excellent working relationships

Maintaining accurate records and site documentation

Supporting programme delivery and reporting progress

Framework Overview:

Projects delivered through the Eastern Highways Alliance (EHA)

Covering multiple active and upcoming schemes across Essex and Cambridgeshire

Long-term, funded programme of civil infrastructure upgrades

What We're Looking For:

Experience as a Site Agent (or Sub Agent ready to step up) on civil engineering projects, ideally highways and infrastructure

Proven ability to manage site teams and subcontractors in a live construction environment

Strong understanding of CDM regulations, health and safety, and quality control

Experience within framework or public sector project delivery preferred

Flexible and hands-on, with a commitment to delivering to programme and spec

Based within 1 hour of Cambridge or willing to travel

Benefits:

£65,000 - £75,000 salary + Car allowance

Private medical cover

Supportive, family-run company culture with opportunities for progressionRandstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Job Info

Job Title:

Site Agent

Company:

Location:

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 19th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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