Client Representative - Highways

Client Representative / Site Representative - Highways Enabling Works

📍 Essex (Chelmsford) - Fully Site Based
📅 6 Month Contract (Strong Possibility of Extension)
💰 Up to £500 per day DOE

We are currently supporting a major infrastructure and renewable energy project and are looking for an experienced Client / Site Representative to support the delivery of highways enabling works on a large-scale development.

This is a fully site-based role in Essex where you will act as the client's representative, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual and quality expectations.

The Role

You will support the delivery of enabling works required ahead of construction on a major infrastructure project, including road widening and utility diversions to facilitate access to the main site.

The role will involve extensive coordination with contractors, local authorities, utility providers and other stakeholders, ensuring the works progress smoothly and issues are resolved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the client's on-site representative overseeing highways enabling works

Monitor quality, progress, safety and compliance on site

Perform duties aligned with the NEC4 Supervisor role

Identify and escalate risks, issues and commercial impacts

Coordinate interfaces between contractors and external stakeholders

Manage relationships with utilities and local authorities

Ensure works comply with planning conditions and project requirements

Support the Works Package Manager with delivery of the overall package

Stakeholder Engagement

You will interface directly with a range of stakeholders including:

Local Highways Authority

Utility providers (power, telecoms, water)

Contractors and subcontractors

Environmental and archaeological specialists

Local community representatives

Experience Required

Strong background in civil engineering projects, ideally highways or heavy civils

Experience working on NEC contracts (NEC4 desirable)

Experience overseeing site delivery and contractor performance

Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Comfortable working in a fully site-based role

Desirable

Experience in utilities, energy or infrastructure projects

Knowledge of utility diversions or enabling works

SMSTS certification

Full UK driving licence

💬 If you are an experienced Site Representative / Client Rep with NEC contract experience and a highways or civils background, I'd be keen to discuss this opportunity further.

Please apply here and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.

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