Highways Site Agent

  • carrington west
  • Shap, Cumbria
  • 22/09/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Site Agent - Highways - Penrith - £70,000
Location: Penrith
Salary: Up to £70,000, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Site Agent looking to take responsibility for the successful delivery of a major highways project?
My client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is delivering a significant package of works on a nationally important highways scheme in Penrith. This is an excellent opportunity to join a major infrastructure project with long-term secured work and take ownership of day-to-day site delivery.
As Site Agent, you will be responsible for managing site operations, coordinating site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
You will be:
Managing the day-to-day delivery of highways and civil engineering works on site
Coordinating engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and site teams
Monitoring programme progress and helping ensure key project milestones are achieved
Ensuring works are completed safely and to the required quality standards
Managing site documentation, reporting and project records
Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team
Liaising with the client and other project stakeholders
Supporting the commercial and contractual management of the project, including NEC requirements
Identifying and resolving site issues to keep works progressing effectively
To be considered for this Site Agent position, you will need:
Proven experience working as a Site Agent or in a similar site management position on highways or major civil engineering projects
Strong knowledge of highways construction and site delivery
Experience working with NEC contracts
SMSTS and relevant site qualifications
Strong communication, organisation and team management skills
The ability to manage multiple site activities and priorities effectively
The successful Site Agent will receive a salary of up to £70,000, dependent on experience, alongside the opportunity to work on a flagship infrastructure scheme with a leading civil engineering contractor.
This is a permanent position based in Penrith, offering long-term project involvement and the opportunity to continue developing your career within major highways and infrastructure delivery.
If you have highways or major civils experience and are looking for your next Site Agent opportunity, apply with your CV to discuss the position in more detail.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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