Site Agent

  • carrington west
  • 08/10/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Site Agent
Location: South & Mid Wales
Contract: Freelance (CIS)
Duration: Long-term / ongoing
Are you an experienced Site Agent with a strong highways or civil engineering background?
We are currently recruiting experienced Site Agents for a major civil engineering contractor delivering a range of highways and infrastructure schemes across South and Mid Wales.
The works include highways drainage, surfacing and carriageway works, alongside projects involving reinforced retaining walls, structures and associated drainage. We are looking for Site Agents who can take ownership of delivery on site and are comfortable managing both the operational and paperwork side of a project.
The Role
As a Site Agent, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and timely delivery of works, including:
Managing site teams, subcontractors and site activities
Planning and coordinating daily and short-term works
Overseeing highways, drainage, surfacing and civil engineering activities
Managing reinforced concrete and retaining wall works where required
Ensuring works are delivered to programme, specification and budget
Producing and maintaining site documentation, records, RAMS, ITPs and permits
Managing quality assurance and health & safety requirements
Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
Liaising with clients, engineers, subcontractors and the wider project team
Monitoring progress and resolving technical or delivery issues
Supporting programme and lookahead planning
Ensuring all works comply with relevant environmental and safety requirements
Traffic management coordination and experience would be advantageous
About You
We are looking for candidates with proven experience working as a Site Agent within highways or civil engineering.
You should have:
Strong highways experience
Proven experience delivering drainage and surfacing works
Experience managing site teams and subcontractors
Good understanding of construction paperwork, QA and site records
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Strong health & safety awareness
Good communication and client-facing skills
Experience working to programme and managing multiple work fronts
Relevant qualifications/tickets should include:
SMSTS
CSCS
First Aid
Temporary Works Supervisor desirable
SEATS / Environmental Awareness desirable
Streetworks / NRSWA desirable
Traffic Management experience/tickets advantageous
A relevant HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience would also be advantageous.

Apply now or call Brett on (phone number removed) for more information.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs 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 job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Brett at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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