Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Site Agent
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Site Agent
Location: Oxfordshire
Rate: £500-£550 per day (umbrella)
Contract: 6 months+ (major 2-3 year highways programme, strong extension likelihood)
Start: ASAP
Interview: ASAP
Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor
Role Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Site Agent to support a major highways development in Oxfordshire. This is a long-term programme with substantial civils, roadworks, structures, drainage and utilities interfaces, offering stability and strong extension potential.
You will lead Site Engineers and Section Engineers, drive construction delivery, manage subcontractors, oversee planning and programme data, and ensure compliance with HSE, quality and specification requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Manage and mentor Site Engineers and Section Engineers
- Support the Project Manager in driving construction delivery
- Allocate and control project resources across work packages
Construction Delivery
- Assist with planning the construction phase and sequencing
- Compile and review work package plans and management plans
- Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification
- Support project delivery within budget and contractual requirements
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Programme, Reporting & Commercial Interface
- Work closely with planning teams to obtain accurate programme data
- Monitor and report on contractual obligations
- Liaise with commercial teams to ensure timely record preparation
- Prepare daily activity briefings and maintain site diaries
Subcontractor & Supplier Management
- Manage and monitor subcontractor performance and relationships
- Ensure quality, environmental and HSE plans are implemented on site
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure full compliance with HSE and CDM requirements
- Promote a strong safety culture across the site team
- Attend weekly and monthly site meetings
Quality & Close-Out
- Ensure works meet specification and quality standards
- Assist with preparing project close-out documentation
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Essential Experience
- Strong background in civil engineering
- Proven experience as a Site Agent or managing a section of a major civils site
- Excellent knowledge of NEC
- HNC or higher in Civil Engineering
- Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills
- Experience supervising engineers and subcontractors
- Understanding of current H&S / CDM legislation
- SMSTS and First Aid at Work
Desirable Experience
- Experience on highways schemes
- CPCS Appointed Person for Lifting
- Temporary Works Coordinator trained
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Strong long-term planning and programme awareness
Contract Details
- Rate: £500-£550 per day (umbrella)
- Duration: 6 months+ (project runs 2-3 years)
- Start: ASAP
- Interview: ASAP
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor
Next Steps
For more information, please call Daniel Baker on 07380 329 743 or apply via this advert.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Site Agent
- Site Engineering
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