Site Agent/Senior Agent

RailwayPeople; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

RailwayPeople is seeking a Site/Agent or Senior Site Agent to lead a package of highway works around the Bristol region. You will drive site management, safety compliance, and cost control while coordinating with commercial teams and Local Authority stakeholders.

The role requires a civil engineering background, CDM knowledge, and experience as a Site Agent or similar. SMSTS and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capability in civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and pre-construction documentation.
• Experience as Sub Agent, Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in contracting environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site management for highways/structures projects.
• Deliver works safely, on programme and within budget.
• Prepare and manage CPPs, CEMPs and consents applications as needed.
• Provide timely progress reports to the Contracts Manager.
• Build professional relationships with Local Authority clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Civil engineering

Site management

Cost control

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Due to the awarding of new works, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site/Agent or Senior Agent to join our clients Western Team, leading the delivery of a package of highways works around the Bristol region.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are delivered in full compliance with:
• Applicable legislation
• Contract Terms and Conditions
• Contract Health & Safety Plans
• Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets
• Quality and Environmental Plans
• Deliver projects safely, to programme, and within budget
• Support pre?construction development including drafting:
• Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
• Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
• Consents and permits applications
• Lead day?to?day site management once works commence (June 2026)
• Work collaboratively with site teams and commercial colleagues to ensure effective cost control
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions where needed
• Ensure changes to the contract are identified, communicated, and managed appropriately
• Provide clear and timely progress reports to the Contracts Manager
• Build positive, professional relationships with the Local Authority client and stakeholders

Requirements

To excel in this role, you will bring proven leadership capability within a civil engineering environment, ideally with experience in highways, structures, or multi?site infrastructure delivery.

Essential

• SMSTS
• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent technical experience)
• Experience as a Sub Agent, Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in a civil engineering contracting environment
• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and pre?construction documentation
• Experience preparing CPPs, CEMPs, and/or consents applicationsFull UK driving licence

Desirable

• Previous experience in highways or Local Authority infrastructure schemes
• Experience managing multiple concurrent sites