Site Agent - Highways

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Memberships for ICE/CIOB/RICS

Loyalty and staff discounts

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Didcot, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Site Agent to lead a £35m section of a major highways project. You will work with the Project Manager to drive safety, quality and programme performance on site.

The role requires hands-on leadership, CSCS/SMSTS and a track record delivering earthworks and structures within the highways/public realm. You will mentor engineers, coordinate resources and promote a collaborative, safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Agent in highways/public realm projects.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• Experience leading site teams and coordinating works.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations and resources to deliver on time and within budget.
• Mentor and develop Site Engineers and Section Engineers.
• chair site meetings, review plans and ensure IMS compliance.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental standards are met.
• Coordinate with planning team for accurate programme data.

Skills

Site experience

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

CDM knowledge

Job description

You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a highly respected main contractor where you are empowered to make decisions and drive performance.

Your new role

As Site Agent, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a £35m section of the project. Working closely with the Project Manager, you'll take responsibility for managing site operations, coordinating resources and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing, mentoring and developing Site Engineers and Section Engineers
• Supporting the Project Manager in planning and delivering the construction phase
• Managing and allocating project resources efficiently
• Preparing, reviewing and implementing work package plans and management plans
• Monitoring subcontractors, suppliers and contractual requirements
• Working with the planning team to ensure accurate programme data
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• Leading and promoting a strong safety culture across the site team
• Chairing and attending site meetings, completing site diaries and daily briefings
• Supporting quality assurance, environmental management and project close‑out activities
• Working in accordance with the Integrated Management System (IMS).

This is a hands‑on leadership role offering real influence over site performance and project outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you will bring:

• Previous experience as a Site Agent within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering earthworks and/or structures packages
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and CDM regulations
• Experience managing a standalone site or a section of a larger project
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills
• CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.

What you’ll get in return

In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £65,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
• Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Strong pipeline of long-term regional projects
• Industry-recognised training and development programmes
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Exposure to a major, high-impact project
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.

applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.