Site Agent

Job Title: Site Agent - Highway & Cycleway Improvements

Location: Somerset (Taunton office base, primarily site-based)

Salary: £58,000 - £64,000 (DOE) + Car or Car Allowance

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for a disciplined and organised Site Agent to oversee highway and cycleway improvement projects, including traffic signals, junction upgrades and active travel schemes. This is a hands‑on role for someone with strong construction experience, a focus on planning and organisation and the ability to deliver projects safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.

• Manage construction sites to deliver projects to programme, budget, and quality standards
• Lead teams of up to 10 direct reports, promoting development and safety culture
• Plan works in advance, preparing safety and quality documents proactively
• Monitor and control project costs, identify and capture change/additional works
• Ensure compliance with NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, programme and risk management requirements
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Promote an energetic, innovative, and sustainable approach to project delivery

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification/experience
• NVQ Level 6 or above in construction‑related discipline
• SMSTS qualified; CPCS Appointed Person desirable
• Proven experience managing highway construction/improvement projects
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, ICE contracts, design management, cost control, and testing regimes
• Temporary Works Coordinator desirable
• Confident IT skills including MS Project and Excel
• Full UK driving licence

• Excellent communication, people management, and team leadership skills
• Ability to motivate teams and maintain high standards of compliance
• Problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail
• Commercially aware and focused on reducing unnecessary costs
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, high‑pressure environments

• Meet monthly and weekly reporting and commercial targets
• Deliver projects with zero accidents and zero defects
• Ensure all applicable Framework KPIs are achieved

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile highway and cycleway projects
• Hands‑on site management role with autonomy and responsibility
• Collaborative, safety‑focused team environment
• Exposure to innovative and sustainable project delivery practices

This role is site‑based primarily in Somerset, with potential travel across neighbouring South West counties.