Site Agent (Highways And Structures)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Site Agent in Norwich. This role involves overseeing major highways schemes with responsibilities including team management, design coordination, and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong communication skills, and experience in delivering major projects. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Involvement in major projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or HND in Civil Engineering with relevant vocational training.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, ideally ECC NEC4.
• Progress towards or possession of a Professional Industry Qualification (IEng, CEng etc.).
• Formal training in Health & Safety and Environmental management (SMSTS).
• CSCS Card.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the site team, ensuring effective communication.
• Oversee design solutions, managing briefs.
• Produce detailed look-ahead plans and track progress.
• Write and review subcontract scopes of works.
• Promote high standards of quality within the team.
• Lead in health, safety and environmental management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

In-depth knowledge of engineering principles

Experience delivering major highways schemes

Proficiency in digital tools

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Site Agent

Annual Salary: From £63,000pa plus bonus
Location: Norwich
Job Type: Full-time

Reed Engineering are currently seeking a dedicated Site Agent to join an infrastructure team in Norwich. This role is crucial for overseeing the delivery of major highways schemes, ensuring all aspects of design, safety, quality and environmental management are executed to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Team Management: manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team, ensuring effective communication across engineers, supervisors and client representatives.
• Design Coordination: oversee design solutions, ensuring they are delivered right the first time with no in‑flight changes, and generate and manage temporary works design briefs.
• Planning and Programming: produce detailed look‑ahead plans, track progress against planned production and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Commercial Management: write and review subcontract scopes of works during tenders, support the commercial team in subcontractor assessments and manage payment applications.
• Quality Control: promote and ensure a high standard of quality within the team, creating a culture where quality is a priority.
• Safety and Environmental Management: lead by example in health, safety and environmental management, conduct regular inspections and implement necessary actions to maintain safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or HND in Civil Engineering with relevant vocational training.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with diverse audiences.
• In‑depth knowledge of engineering principles and construction methodologies.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, ideally ECC NEC4.
• Progress towards or possession of a Professional Industry Qualification (IEng, CEng etc.).
• Proficiency in digital tools such as MS Office 365 and site management software.
• Formal training in Health & Safety and Environmental management (SMSTS).
• CSCS Card.
• Experience delivering major highways schemes is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Involvement in major projects with significant impact.

To apply for the Highways Agent position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.