Senior Site Agent

Site Agent – Octavius

We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

You will be responsible for a road improvement scheme in Newhaven, East Sussex, taking overall responsibility for site delivery and supporting the successful coordination of the project from start to completion. This includes leading Site Agents, Engineers and subcontractors, coordinating resources, and maintaining strong relationships with the local authority and wider stakeholders.

You will lead day‑to‑day operations on site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. Additionally, you will take ownership of planning and programming works, reviewing and challenging delivery strategies, managing traffic‑sensitive activities, and ensuring minimal disruption to the local community while driving performance across safety, quality and commercial outcomes.

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You will also have access to an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

You are an experienced and confident Senior Site Agent (or an established Site Agent ready to step up) with a strong background in civil engineering and highways. You are comfortable leading multiple work streams or complex schemes, overseeing site teams and engaging at a senior level with clients such as local authorities. You take pride in delivering projects safely and to a high standard, while maintaining strong control over programme and commercial performance.

You are proactive, organised and solutions‑focused, with the ability to lead, influence and bring people together to achieve successful outcomes.

• Experience delivering highways or civil engineering projects, ideally for local authorities.
• Proven ability to lead site teams and coordinate multiple work streams or complex packages of work.
• Strong understanding of site management, programme delivery, and subcontract coordination.
• Knowledge of working in live environments with traffic management constraints.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts, HSEQ standards, commercial controls and quality processes.
• HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• SMSTS and CSCS Manager card.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients.

If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.