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Agent – Highways Infrastructure (Simister Island M60/M62/M66 Upgrade)
Due to recent success securing the £240m Simister Island interchange improvements delivery framework, we are recruiting an Agent with a strong highways infrastructure background.
Costain has been appointed as Delivery Integration Partner by National Highways to deliver upgrades to the busy M60 Junction 18 interchange, situated on the M60/M62/M66 corridor north of Manchester. As Delivery Integration Partner, Costain is responsible for enhancing the junction, including:
- A new free-flow ‘northern loop’ link road, directing M60 eastbound to M60 southbound without exiting the motorway
- Widening of the M66 mainline (southbound) and realignment of the southbound slip road to accommodate the northern loop
- A widened M60 northbound to westbound connector road, increasing operational capacity from one to two lanes
- An additional lane in each direction on M60 Junction 17-18, upgrading from four to five lanes while maintaining hard shoulders
- Comprehensive upgrades to drainage, lighting, motorway technology, signage, and signalling
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Agent, this full-time role will focus on managing construction operations for the highways infrastructure aspect of the £240m Simister Island M60/M62/M66 upgrade project, ensuring delivery adheres to the following criteria:
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- Safety & compliance – Adherence to Development Consent Order requirements
- Quality control – Consistency with scheme design & highway specifications
- Cost & programme management – On-time delivery within budgetary constraints
- Team leadership – Direct oversight of engineering staff, subcontractors, and site supervisory teams
- Cross-discipline collaboration – Coordination with SHE, Stakeholder Management, Design/Engineering/Quality, and Commercial teams
Applicants with substantial motorway construction experience are strongly preferred.
Project Timeline & Mobilisation Phase
- Mobilisation: 3–5 months prior to official construction start (2026)
- Construction: c. 3 years, commencing in June 2026
- Post-handover support will also be required during the operational transition phase
Our Company
Costain drives impactful infrastructure solutions across energy, water, transportation, and defence sectors in the UK. Our mission is to become the UK’s leading smart infrastructure company, providing digitally optimised solutions across the entire lifecycle of our clients’ assets.
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Our core offerings include: ✔ Strategic consultancy to guide future infrastructure vision ✔ Digital technology integration for asset enhancement ✔ Complex programme delivery to exceed performance objectives ✔ Asset optimisation for efficiency, resilience, and sustainability
Our vision is rooted in strategic partnerships with blue-chip clients, transforming contracts into sustainable long-term value.
Andrews: Our Commitment to Accessibility
We are a Disability Confident employer and actively encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Generally, any qualifying applicant who discloses a disability and fulfils the minimum role criteria will be considered for an interview.
In certain high-volume or seasonal recruitment phases, we may temporarily limit individual interviews (for disabled and non-disabled applicants alike). Full details, including individual feedback policies, are available at Disability Confident.
Please note: Due to high application volumes, we regret we cannot provide individual feedback at the application stage. We will, however, offer personalized feedback after interviews. Thank you for your understanding.
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