Site Agent - Highways

Your new company
You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major highways project in Nottingham. This multi-accredited and highly respected contractor has a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. They play a vital role in shaping communities through major infrastructure schemes and place social responsibility, environmental sustainability and quality at the heart of everything they do. Due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Site Agent to join their delivery team.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Nottingham.

Your new role
As Site Agent, you will take full responsibility for the safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery of a section of works on the project. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead site operations, manage engineering and site teams, and ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing the day‑to‑day delivery of highways and civil engineering works
Leading site teams, including Site Engineers, Agents and Forepersons
Ensuring works are delivered in line with programme, design and quality standards
Overseeing subcontractor performance and coordination
Driving health, safety and environmental compliance across site activities
Managing short‑term planning, progress reporting and resource allocation
Administering NEC contracts, including change control and documentation
Working closely with commercial and engineering teams to ensure project successThis is a hands‑on leadership role offering real ownership, autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a major infrastructure scheme.

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:

Proven experience as a Site Agent or Sub Agent within the highways and/or public realm sectors
Experience managing site teams and subcontractors on complex projects
Solid understanding of NEC contracts
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
A proactive, solutions-focused and safety-first mindset
CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid and a full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Sick pay
Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing
Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression with a Tier 1 contractor and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas, and we are looking for genuine permanent applications only.

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