Site Agent (Highways)

  • Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
  • 15/10/2026
Contract Construction Civil Engineer Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

Site Agent

  • Suffolk
  • 400- 425/d CIS
  • 5-6 month+ contract

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to join an established Tier 1 highways contractor, supporting a busy local authority highways contract across Suffolk.

The role offers a varied workload, including night-time carriageway patching, structures schemes, footway slurry surfacing and general highways maintenance.



Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day delivery of highways maintenance and civils schemes.

  • Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, labour and plant.

  • Monitor programmes, progress, costs and quality.

  • Manage site changes in accordance with NEC contract requirements.

  • Attend client meetings and provide delivery updates.

  • Ensure works are completed safely and to specification.



Experience Required

  • Proven Site Agent experience within highways or civil engineering.

  • Local authority highways/framework experience advantageous.

  • Good understanding of highways maintenance, drainage and structures.

  • Strong leadership, commercial awareness and NEC knowledge.

  • SMSTS and relevant CSCS card preferred.



Contract Details

  • Rate: 400- 425/day CIS

  • Duration: Initially until the end of March, with regular reviews and likely extensions.

  • Hours: Typically 07:00-16:00, Monday to Friday, with occasional night and weekend working.

  • Location: Suffolk

An excellent opportunity to join an established Tier 1 contractor delivering a varied programme of essential highways works.

Apply today or get in touch with Daniel Baker on (phone number removed).