Site Agent/ Project Manager

Location: Surrey
Contract: Long-term contract - 18 months+
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Rate: Very strong Outside IR35 day rate - highly competitive and dependent on experience
A major infrastructure and highways project is entering a new phase, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Agent / Project Manager to join a significant residential development project in Surrey.
The project represents approximately £10m-£15m of work over an initial 18-month period, with the potential for further work beyond this. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of multiple infrastructure contracts across the development.

We are looking for an experienced highways professional with a strong background in residential roads and drainage, who is confident managing site delivery, coordinating multiple stakeholders and driving programmes forward.
The project will incorporate:

• Section 104 drainage
• Section 38 residential roads
• Section 278 off-site highway works
• Multiple contracts across one major development
• Self-delivery of works where applicable

You will take a key role in the day-to-day running and successful delivery of the works, working closely with the wider engineering and site management team.

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day site operations and delivery
• Organise road space and safe systems of work
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Manage technical queries and ensure timely resolution
• Maintain and update project programmes
• Produce progress reports and provide regular project updates
• Contribute to budget and commercial reporting
• Coordinate with designers, utility providers and local authorities
• Liaise with resident groups, ecologists and other project stakeholders
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards
• Work closely with the Works Manager / Site Manager and engineering team
• Act as a key point of contact across the various infrastructure packages

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Site Agent, Project Manager or Senior Site Manager within highways/infrastructure
• Strong experience delivering residential roads and sewers
• Practical knowledge of Section 104, Section 38 and Section 278 works
• Experience managing works from a contractor/self-delivery perspective
• Strong understanding of highways construction, sequencing and site operations
• Excellent programme and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to confidently deal with technical, operational and commercial issues
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple parties

Candidates from a strong Tier 2 contractor background are particularly encouraged to apply. Experienced candidates from Tier 1 organisations with relevant Tier 2/self-delivery experience will also be considered.

• Very strong Outside IR35 day rate
• Initial 18-month project
• £10m-£15m project value
• Potential for longer-term work beyond the initial programme
• Opportunity to play a senior role on a major residential infrastructure development
• Multiple work packages and contracts providing excellent project exposure
• Immediate/near-term start

If you're an experienced highways professional with strong Section 38, Section 104 and Section 278 experience and are interested in a long-term Outside IR35 opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.