Site Agent

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Wytham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is seeking a temporary Site Agent to manage infrastructure schemes in Oxfordshire. You will be responsible for overseeing daily site activities, ensuring safety compliance, and effectively leading both in-house and subcontracted teams. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in site management within infrastructure projects, strong knowledge of HSEQ practices, and possess necessary qualifications like SMSTS and a CSCS Card. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, with some flexibility for overtime and night work.

Benefits

Vehicle provided for work use

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise site schemes, ensuring safety and timeliness.
• Organize labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources.
• Liaise with stakeholders for scheme delivery.
• Ensure updated Construction Phase Plans and safe systems of work.
• Verify site personnel training and competency.
• Develop subcontractors' RAMS.
• Deliver Toolbox Talks and support supply chain briefings.
• Manage commercial performance with the Project Manager.
• Promote Environment, Health, and Safety standards.

Skills

Site management

HSEQ knowledge

Stakeholder management

Planning and organization

Communication skills

Education

SMSTS or equivalent

CSCS Card

Job description

Job Title: Site Agent (Temporary) - Schemes

Location: Oxfordshire

Hours: 40 hours per week (some overtime/nights)

Vehicle: Provided for work use

Operating Unit: Highways

Reporting Line: Works Manager (Schemes)

Job Purpose

We are seeking a temporary Site Agent to support infrastructure schemes predominantly within Oxfordshire. The Site Agent will manage all day-to-day site activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance. The Site Agent will report to the Scheme Works Manager and will be responsible for planning and supervising both in-house and subcontracted resources.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Manage and supervise site schemes, ensuring work is carried out safely, on time, and within budget.
• Efficiently organise labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources.
• Liaise with stakeholders to facilitate scheme delivery, including designers, network management teams, local authorities, and community groups.
• Ensure Construction Phase Plans, method statements, and safe systems of work (RAMS) are in place and updated as required.
• Verify that all site personnel, both directly employed and subcontracted, are competent and have received necessary training for safe operations.
• Review and develop subcontractors' RAMS to ensure comprehensive coverage of all site activities.
• Deliver Toolbox Talks and support the supply chain in providing briefings.
• Engage with the Commercial team and Project Manager to manage the commercial performance of projects, including early identification of changes.
• Uphold the highest standards of Environment, Health, and Safety, actively promoting a culture of safety across all projects.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or similar role within infrastructure or highways projects.
• Strong knowledge of site management, HSEQ requirements, and safe working practices.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors effectively.
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.

Qualifications / Certifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or equivalent.
• CSCS Card.

Additional Information

• Temporary position based in Oxfordshire.
• Some overtime and night work may be required.
• Vehicle provided for work use.