Site Agent - Highways

Calco Services Limited; Royal Hillsborough; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent for overseeing a highways project in Didcot. This role involves managing site activities, liaising with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in civil engineering and excellent leadership skills. A competitive salary of £65,000 plus benefits is offered for this permanent position.

Benefits

Car allowance

Subsidised private medical cover

Life assurance

Contributory pension

35 days' annual leave

Living Away from Home allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or strong Sub Agent ideally within highways.
• Strong technical knowledge across highways disciplines.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of site activities.
• Manage Section Engineers and ensure effective supervision.
• Oversee financial control and track resource forecasting.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge in highways

Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction (Degree or HNC/HND)

Tools

Health & Safety protocols

Construction management software

Job description

Job Title: Site Agent – Civil Engineering (Highways)
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 + full benefits package (below)

About the Company

You will be joining a major UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, widely recognised for delivering complex, high-value schemes across highways, bridges and major transport networks.

The business delivers over £1bn in annual turnover and continues to grow its national footprint, taking pride in high-quality delivery, innovation, strong safety performance and long-term client relationships. They maintain a collaborative, professional working culture and offer excellent opportunities for career development across their expanding project portfolio.

The Role – Site Agent (Highways)

My client is seeking an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of a significant highways project in the Didcot region. As Site Agent, you will oversee the day-to-day management of a major section of works, ensuring that construction activities are planned, coordinated and delivered safely and efficiently.

This is a key leadership position on the project, providing an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced civil engineering environment and enjoys leading teams on technically challenging infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all site activities within your section of the highways scheme.

• Manage and support Section Engineers, Site Engineers, Foremen and subcontractors, ensuring effective daily supervision and clear task allocation.

• Take ownership of programme delivery: sequencing works, updating short-term plans, monitoring progress and implementing recovery actions where required.

• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards, driving a proactive safety culture across site.

• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, ITPs and quality documentation.

• Act as the primary point of contact for your section, liaising with design teams, client representatives, statutory bodies and senior project leadership.

• Oversee financial control for your section, including cost tracking, resource forecasting and supporting commercial teams with change management.

• Identify and promote opportunities for innovation, efficiencies and value engineering.

• Prepare reports, attend coordination meetings and ensure accurate records and site documentation are maintained.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or strong Sub Agent ready to step up, ideally within highways or major civil infrastructure.

• Strong technical knowledge across highways disciplines including earthworks, drainage, structures, utilities and pavement construction.

• Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors on complex civil engineering schemes.

• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, manage programmes and maintain rigorous standards of quality and safety.

• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction (Degree or HNC/HND), with CSCS and SMSTS/SSSTS preferred.

Salary, Hours & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000 per annum

• Benefits:

  • Car allowance

  • Subsidised private medical cover

  • Life assurance

  • Contributory pension

  • 35 days' annual leave (including public holidays)

  • Living Away from Home allowance where applicable – accommodation provided Monday to Friday

• Site Hours:

  • Monday–Thursday: 07:30 – 17:30

  • Friday: Early finish around 16:00

  • Later start available on Monday (up to approx. 10:00) for those travelling, with hours made up during the week

  • Candidates should not be travelling more than around 3 hours each way on Monday/Friday

How to Apply

To register your interest in this Site Agent – Highways opportunity, please send your CV to:

Email: [e-mail]