Site agent

Site Agent - Highways

Location: Winchester & Chichester

Contract: 3–4 Months

Start Date: Immediate

Hours: Day Shifts

Rate: £400.00–£500.00 per shift (DOE)

We're looking for an experienced Site Agent to join a busy civil engineering project across Winchester and Chichester on an immediate-start contract.

This is a hands-on position where you'll take ownership of day-to-day site operations, leading the safe and efficient delivery of compound set-up, earthworks and pond installation works. Working closely with the wider project team, you'll ensure works are completed on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

• Manage the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Oversee compound establishment, earthworks and pond installation activities.
• Supervise direct labour, subcontractors, plant and site resources.
• Plan and coordinate labour, materials and equipment to maximise productivity.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and project budget.
• Deliver site briefings, toolbox talks and daily coordination meetings.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, engineers and project stakeholders.
• Resolve on-site issues quickly to keep the project moving forward.

• Proven experience working as a Site Agent on civil engineering projects.
• Strong background supervising earthworks and environmental or pond installation works.
• Experience managing site compounds and construction logistics.
• Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of current health and safety legislation and site best practice.
• Ability to manage programmes, resources and site documentation effectively.
• CSCS Black or White Card
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work

• CPCS Appointed Person