Site Agent - Regional Civil Engineering business - South West

Octavius Infrastructure; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car scheme

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure is seeking a Site Agent to lead on highway construction projects across the region. You will manage sites, ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while coordinating with clients and subcontractors. The role requires NEC contract understanding and strong planning skills.

You will be based at our Taunton office with travel to sites; a driving licence is essential and a leadership mindset is expected. The role offers a competitive package and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing Highway Construction/Improvements.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management.
• Lead a team of up to 10 direct reports; develop staff.
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator (desirable).
• Good IT skills including MS Project and Excel.
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction site to deliver projects on time, safely, and within budget.
• Lead collaboration with Octavius team and clients to meet requirements and maintain safety and quality.
• Foster a energetic, dynamic environment focused on efficient, sustainable project delivery.

Skills

Highway construction

Planning & scheduling

Cost control

NEC contracts

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

NVQ Level 6 or above in construction

SMSTS qualified

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

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We are recruiting for a Site Agent to join us here at Octavius.

We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

You will be based out of our office in Taunton, Somerset - but will be required to travel to site within the region.

In this role, you will be working on a number of Highway and Cycleway Improvements including traffic signals, junctions and active travel upgrades. Therefore, you will need experience of managing Highway Construction/Improvements.

You’ll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

• The Site Agent will be responsible for the management of the construction site in order to achieve required project delivery to our customers' requirements, while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, quality, reducing environmental impact and cost control. They will deliver multiple on-going projects, to the required programme, whilst managing change within the requirements of the contracts. The Site Agent will work closely with both the Octavius team and our Clients to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.
• To lead by example by engendering the collaborative culture throughout the team, including suppliers and customers, ensuring that everyone works towards our common vision of a vibrant delivery mechanism that delivers on promises and has safety and quality at its core
• A key part of the role is to create an energetic, dynamic, and vibrant environment which looks for efficient, innovative, sustainable ways to develop projects, whilst looks for efficient, innovative, sustainable ways to deliver projects, whilst maintaining a safe environment for our staff and those affected by our works

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About You…. (what You Are Skilled At)

• Evidenced experience of managing Highway Construction/Improvements.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage tasks simultaneously without compromising on minimum standards and quality.
• Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering.
• Lead team of up to 10 direct reports assisting their all-round development
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator(desirable)
• Good level of IT skills including MS Project, Excel.
• Good level of programme management and application of conditions of contract (NEC, ICE, etc).
• Full Driving Licence.

You’ll Bring… (your Wealth Of Experience & Qualifications)

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience or relevant qualification
• NVQ Level 6 or above in construction related discipline.
• SMSTS qualified.
• Appointed person CPCS card(desirable)

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

• Site Agent.pdf