Job Title: Site Agent – Civil Engineering (Highways)
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 + full benefits package (below)
About the Company
You will be joining a major UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, widely recognised for delivering complex, high-value schemes across highways, bridges and major transport networks.
The business delivers over £1bn in annual turnover and continues to grow its national footprint, taking pride in high-quality delivery, innovation, strong safety performance and long-term client relationships. They maintain a collaborative, professional working culture and offer excellent opportunities for career development across their expanding project portfolio.
The Role – Site Agent (Highways)
My client is seeking an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of a significant highways project in the Didcot region. As Site Agent, you will oversee the day-to-day management of a major section of works, ensuring that construction activities are planned, coordinated and delivered safely and efficiently.
This is a key leadership position on the project, providing an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced civil engineering environment and enjoys leading teams on technically challenging infrastructure schemes.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all site activities within your section of the highways scheme.
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Manage and support Section Engineers, Site Engineers, Foremen and subcontractors, ensuring effective daily supervision and clear task allocation.
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Take ownership of programme delivery: sequencing works, updating short-term plans, monitoring progress and implementing recovery actions where required.
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Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards, driving a proactive safety culture across site.
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Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, ITPs and quality documentation.
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Act as the primary point of contact for your section, liaising with design teams, client representatives, statutory bodies and senior project leadership.
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Oversee financial control for your section, including cost tracking, resource forecasting and supporting commercial teams with change management.
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Identify and promote opportunities for innovation, efficiencies and value engineering.
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Prepare reports, attend coordination meetings and ensure accurate records and site documentation are maintained.
About You
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Proven experience as a Site Agent or strong Sub Agent ready to step up, ideally within highways or major civil infrastructure.
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Strong technical knowledge across highways disciplines including earthworks, drainage, structures, utilities and pavement construction.
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Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors on complex civil engineering schemes.
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Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
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Ability to interpret technical drawings, manage programmes and maintain rigorous standards of quality and safety.
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Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction (Degree or HNC/HND), with CSCS and SMSTS/SSSTS preferred.
Salary, Hours & Benefits
How to Apply
To register your interest in this Site Agent - Highways opportunity, please send your CV to:
Email: k.dickson@calco.co.uk