Senior Agent​/Agent

Site Agent / Senior Site Agent

Location: Office – Highbridge;
Site – Pill & Bristol;
Region – Western – Wales & Western Business Unit

An exciting opportunity to join our Western region team, leading the delivery of highway site developments in Pill and Bristol as part of the Metrowest programme. Working on behalf of a Local Authority client, this role offers the chance to shape an important regional transport improvement scheme that will benefit communities for years to come. You will initially be based from our Highbridge regional office, transitioning to full site‑based duties when construction works commence in June 2026.

• Ensure all works are delivered in full compliance with:
  • Applicable legislation
  • Contract Terms and Conditions
  • Contract Health & Safety Plans
  • Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets
  • Quality and Environmental Plans
• Deliver projects safely, to programme, and within budget
• Support pre‑construction development including drafting:
  • Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
  • Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
  • Consents and permits applications
• Lead day‑to‑day site management once works commence (June 2026)
• Work collaboratively with site teams and commercial colleagues to ensure effective cost control
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions where needed
• Ensure changes to the contract are identified, communicated, and managed appropriately
• Provide clear and timely progress reports to the Contracts Manager
• Build positive, professional relationships with the Local Authority client and stakeholders

To excel in this role, you will bring proven leadership capability within a civil engineering environment, ideally with experience in highways, structures, or multi‑site infrastructure delivery.

• SMSTS
• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent technical experience)
• Experience as a Sub Agent, Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in a civil engineering contracting environment
• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and pre‑construction documentation
• Experience preparing CPPs, CEMPs, and/or consents applications
• Full UK driving licence

• Previous experience in highways or Local Authority infrastructure schemes
• Experience managing multiple concurrent sites

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 3 paid volunteer days
• Company‑contributory pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Medicash Rewards
• Strong internal support structures enabling personal and professional development
• Clear pathways for career progression
• Consistent learning and training opportunities
• A safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment
• Employee forums that ensure every voice is heard

Amco Giffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is proactive in improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and stakeholders. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with Amco Giffen.