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Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 500 - 550 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Oxfordshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Site Agent

Location:Oxfordshire

Rate: £500-£550 per day (umbrella)

Contract: 6 months+ (major 2-3 year highways programme, strong extension likelihood)

Start: ASAP

Interview: ASAP

Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Agent to support a major highways development in Oxfordshire. This is a long‑term programme with substantial civils, roadworks, structures, drainage and utilities interfaces, offering stability and strong extension potential.

You will lead Site Engineers and Section Engineers, drive construction delivery, manage subcontractors, oversee planning and programme data, and ensure compliance with HSE, quality and specification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Manage and mentor Site Engineers and Section Engineers

Support the Project Manager in driving construction delivery

Allocate and control project resources across work packages

Construction Delivery

Assist with planning the construction phase and sequencing

Compile and review work package plans and management plans

Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification

Support project delivery within budget and contractual requirements

Programme, Reporting & Commercial Interface

Work closely with planning teams to obtain accurate programme data

Monitor and report on contractual obligations

Liaise with commercial teams to ensure timely record preparation

Prepare daily activity briefings and maintain site diaries

Subcontractor & Supplier Management

Manage and monitor subcontractor performance and relationships

Ensure quality, environmental and HSE plans are implemented on site

Compliance & Safety

Ensure full compliance with HSE and CDM requirements

Promote a strong safety culture across the site team

Attend weekly and monthly site meetings

Quality & Close‑Out

Ensure works meet specification and quality standards

Assist with preparing project close‑out documentation

Essential Experience

Strong background in civil engineering

Proven experience as a Site Agent or managing a section of a major civils site

Excellent knowledge of NEC

HNC or higher in Civil Engineering

Strong communication, planning and problem‑solving skills

Experience supervising engineers and subcontractors

Understanding of current H&S / CDM legislation

SMSTS and First Aid at Work

Desirable Experience

Experience on highways schemes

CPCS Appointed Person for Lifting

Temporary Works Coordinator trained

Proficient in AutoCAD

Strong long‑term planning and programme awareness

Contract Details

Rate: £500-£550 per day (umbrella)

Duration: 6 months+ (project runs 2-3 years)

Start: ASAP

Interview: ASAP

Location: Oxfordshire

Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor

Next Steps

For more information, please call Daniel Baker on (phone number removed) or apply via this advert

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