Site Agent - Highways

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 * Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all site activities within your section of the highways scheme. * Manage and support Section Engineers, Site Engineers, Foremen and subcontractors, ensuring effective daily supervision and clear task allocation. * Take ownership of programme delivery: sequencing works, updating short-term plans, monitoring progress and implementing recovery actions where required. * Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards, driving a proactive safety culture across site. * Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, ITPs and quality documentation. * Act as the primary point of contact for your section, liaising with design teams, client representatives, statutory bodies and senior project leadership. * Oversee financial control for your section, including cost tracking, resource forecasting and supporting commercial teams with change management. * Identify and promote opportunities for innovation, efficiencies and value engineering. * Prepare reports, attend coordination meetings and ensure accurate records and site documentation are maintained. About You * Proven experience as a Site Agent or strong Sub Agent ready to step up, ideally within highways or major civil infrastructure. * Strong technical knowledge across highways disciplines including earthworks, drainage, structures, utilities and pavement construction. * Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors on complex civil engineering schemes. * Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. * Ability to interpret technical drawings, manage programmes and maintain rigorous standards of quality and safety. * Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction (Degree or HNC/HND), with CSCS and SMSTS/SSSTS preferred. Salary, Hours & Benefits * Salary: £65,000 per annum * Benefits: * Car allowance * Subsidised private medical cover * Life assurance * Contributory pension * 35 days' annual leave(including public holidays) * Living Away from Home allowance where applicable – accommodation provided Monday to Friday * Site Hours: * Monday–Thursday: 07:30 – 17:30 * Friday: Early finish around 16:00 * Later start available on Monday (up to approx. 10:00) for those travelling, with hours made up during the week * Candidates should not be travelling more than around 3 hours each way on Monday/Friday