Site Manager​/Agent

Site Manager/Site Agent - Highways (Major Projects)

Location:

Oxfordshire

Sector:
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Reporting to:
Project Manager

Company:
Think Recruitment

Posted:
Feb 28th 2026

Closes:
Mar 31st 2026

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of major highways infrastructure schemes across Oxfordshire, including complex viaduct structures and large-scale earthworks packages. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing site operations to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and supply chain partners.

• Lead site teams in maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and company SHE policies.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks.
• Promote a positive safety culture and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Manage temporary works in accordance with approved designs and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate and manage day-to-day site activities across highways, viaduct, drainage and earthworks packages.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour effectively.
• Identify and mitigate programme risks and constraints.
• Coordinate interfaces between structural, earthworks and highways disciplines.
• Oversee construction of reinforced concrete viaduct structures (abutments, piers, decks).
• Manage bulk earthworks operations including cut & fill, embankments, soil stabilisation, and drainage.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and inspection & test plans (ITPs).
• Review and implement method statements and risk assessments (RAMS).
• Support the commercial team in monitoring costs and managing subcontractor performance.
• Contribute to early identification of variations, compensation events and change control.
• Ensure accurate record keeping, site diaries and progress reporting.

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on major highways or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background delivering viaduct structures and large-scale earthworks.
• Excellent understanding of temporary works and structural sequencing.
• Experience working under NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
• SMSTS, CSCS and FAW certification.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience working within National Highways frameworks.
• Knowledge of Oxfordshire local authority requirements and stakeholder environments.

• Strong leadership and decision-making capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive problem solver with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive salary and car allowance/company vehicle
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to work on flagship infrastructure schemes shaping the Oxfordshire transport network

To apply please contact me with a CV to (url removed)