Site Agent - Highways

Description:

Site Agent - Highways

Permanent | £40,000 – £52,000 per annum + car allowance + overtime
Take the lead on a variety of live highway projects across Hertfordshire, including Stevenage, as a key member of this civils team. Ideal for an experienced Site or Works Agent who thrives on managing complex, live‑network projects and working collaboratively across multiple sites. This is a hybrid role with on‑site and home‑based elements, offering job security through a long‑term, permanent contract. Salary
£40,000 – £52,000 per annum
Significant overtime opportunities (typically 40 extra hours per month)
Night working earns an enhanced rate (approximately 30% uplift)
Company car or car allowance provided (Grade C)
Estimated additional £10,000 – £15,000 in achievable annual overtime earningsLocation and Working Pattern
Hybrid role across Hertfordshire
Multi‑site presence; 70% or more time spent on live projects
Flexible working patterns; early starts typically around 07:00 – 07:30
Evening, weekend, and night work required depending on scheme demandsClient Overview - A leading civil engineering and highways contractor delivering a varied portfolio of complex live highway schemes. Their focus is on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, supported by collaborative design and delivery teams.

Responsibilities
Deliver highway schemes ranging in value from £10,000 to £3 million
Manage on‑site delivery in active road and pedestrian environments
Lead all aspects of health & safety on sites
Plan and manage resources, programmes, and day‑to‑day construction activity
Coordinate traffic management, diversions, and safety signage
Act as the principal point of contact for site stakeholders and clients
Oversee quality assurance, record keeping, and change control
Liaise with internal design teams throughout design and delivery phasesMust‑have Requirements
Proven experience delivering live highways works
Sound understanding of public‑environment health & safety standards
Demonstrable experience managing traffic and pedestrian interfaces
Background in highways, utilities, telecoms, or other live‑network projects
Strong organisational leadership and communication skills
Driving licence (required due to travel across multiple sites)
Ability to read technical drawings and maintain accurate documentationNice‑to‑have Skills
Experience delivering schemes over £1 million in value
Familiarity with change management systems (such as C4)
Broader civil engineering experience beyond core highways workBenefits
Long‑term, permanent position offering job security
Company car or car allowance
Overtime availability providing excellent earning potentialApply Now If your highways experience matches this opportunity, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today.

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