Details:
- Salary: £40 - 45 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Bedfordshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Freelance Construction Site Agent
Location: Bedford
Day Rate: £400 - £450 per day
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Construction Site Agent to support the delivery of highway construction and planned works schemes. You will play a key role in managing site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and supervise construction schemes on-site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery
Plan and coordinate labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor resources
Liaise with key stakeholders including network managers, local authorities, designers, and community representatives
Ensure Construction Phase Plans, method statements, and safe systems of work are implemented and adhered to
Maintain high health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) standards at all times
Ensure all personnel (direct and subcontract) are competent and appropriately trained
Take responsibility for the commercial performance of schemes, working closely with commercial teams
Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, progress updates, resource allocation, and as-built documentation
Support programme development, phasing plans, and construction methodologies
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with supply chain partners
Contribute to buildability reviews, Early Contractor Involvement, and traffic management planning
Participate in value engineering and value management processes
Ensure compliance with organisational procedures, standards, and reporting requirements
Skills & Experience Required
Qualifications
IOSH or SMSTS (essential)
CSCS card (essential)
HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (desirable)
Full UK Driving Licence
Key Competencies
Strong commitment to health & safety and safe delivery practices
Effective communicator and team collaborator
Ability to manage and control costs within agreed budgets
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Proactive and innovative approach to improving processes and delivery
Working Arrangement
Freelance / contract position
Site-based role in Bedford
Expected to manage multiple concurrent workstreams depending on project scope