Site Agent
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Company car or Allowance + Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4761004_1768385654 |
Summary
Your new company
This is your chance to join a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor that's shaping the future of UK infrastructure. Known for delivering complex highways projects to the highest standards, they've secured a flagship scheme in Oxford featuring dual carriageways, bridges, and viaducts. With a strong pipeline of work and a culture built on collaboration and innovation, this is an employer that invests in its people and offers genuine opportunities for career growth.
Your new role
As Site Agent, you will play a pivotal role in managing site operations and ensuring successful project delivery. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and mentoring site engineers and section engineers.
- Preparing and reviewing work packages and management plans.
- Monitoring contractual requirements and maintaining accurate records.
- Managing subcontractor and supplier relationships.
- Ensuring compliance with H&S and CDM regulations.
- Conducting site meetings, daily briefings, and maintaining site diaries.
- Delivering work to specification and assisting with project close-out reports.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a key section of a major highway project and make a tangible impact.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience as a Site Agent or similar role within the highways sector.
- Strong understanding of H&S/CDM legislation and NEC contracts.
- Ability to manage a site or section of a larger project effectively.
- SMSTS certification and First Aid at Work.
- Full UK driving licence.
Your leadership skills, attention to detail, and ability to drive performance will set you apart.
What you'll get in return
In addition to a competitive salary (dependent on experience), you'll enjoy:
- Company car or car allowance.
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Fuel card, life assurance, and private medical insurance.
- Pension scheme and retail discounts.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
- Continuous training and development opportunities.
- Exposure to prestigious projects and clear career progression pathways.
What you need to do now
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join an industry-leading contractor delivering transformative infrastructure projects, apply today. Don't miss this chance to make your mark on one of the UK's most exciting highways schemes.
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