Site Agent - Highways

Site Agent – Highways Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire Salary: £65,000 £6,000 Car Allowance Package Are you an experienced Site Agent with a strong civil engineering background and proven experience delivering highways schemes? Our client, a very well-established construction company with a strong reputation across multiple sectors, is looking for a Site Agent to join their team in Didcot. As a key partner in the National Highways supply chain, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of significant infrastructure projects with a respected employer. The Role As Site Agent, you will take a leading role on site, working closely with the Project Manager to deliver works safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Responsibilities include: * Managing and mentoring Site Engineers and Section Engineers. * Supporting the Project Manager in planning and driving the construction phase of projects. * Allocating and controlling project resources. * Reviewing and compiling work package and management plans. * Ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget, and in line with programme requirements. * Liaising with the Planning department to obtain accurate programme data. * Managing subcontractors and suppliers to ensure high-quality delivery. * Overseeing Health & Safety compliance and promoting a strong safety culture. * Preparing daily briefings, site diaries, and supporting commercial reporting. * Assisting with quality, environmental, and project close-out documentation. About You The ideal candidate will have: * Proven experience in a Site Agent role within civil engineering, ideally highways. * Strong technical knowledge, with excellent understanding of NEC contracts. * HNC or higher in Civil Engineering. * Demonstrable leadership and communication skills. * A strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. * SMSTS and First Aid at Work qualifications. * Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations. Desirable: * Experience managing highways schemes. * Temporary Works Coordinator and/or CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting) training. * Proficiency in AutoCAD. What’s on Offer * Salary of £65,000 £6,000 car allowance package. * The opportunity to work with a respected, long-standing contractor with a strong pipeline of highways projects. * Career development and progression opportunities within a supportive environment. * The chance to take ownership of site delivery and play a pivotal role in major infrastructure works

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025