Site Agent

Site Agent – Major Highways Scheme

📍 Didcot, Oxfordshire

💰 Salary - £60-65,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Our client, a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join their team on a major highways improvement scheme in Didcot.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a high-profile infrastructure project, managing site operations and ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and within budget.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of works, managing site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring project objectives are achieved in line with contractual and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of highways and infrastructure works on site.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and plant resources.
• Ensure works are carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor programme, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Prepare and review RAMS, work package plans, and site documentation.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, client representatives, and key stakeholders.
• Support commercial and planning teams in achieving project objectives.
• Drive a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSEQ requirements.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Agent within civil engineering or highways construction.
• Experience delivering major highways, roads, earthworks, drainage, structures, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery processes.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career progression with a leading contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative project environment.
• Stable pipeline of work across the South East.

Apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact us directly for further information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.