Site Agent

Overview

Experienced Site Agent needed to run a critical highways and bridge replacement scheme on the A259 over the River Cuckmere. The work is a two-lane bridge replacement (new structure built alongside the existing to keep traffic moving) on a busy coastal route — a high-profile, strategically funded local infrastructure job with main-contractor responsibilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day on-site delivery: manage site teams, operatives and subcontractors.

• Own health & safety on site: produce and enforce RAMS, method statements, and site safety plans.

• Programme & cost control: prepare and monitor programmes, track costs versus budget and forecast variations.

• Contract management: administer contract changes, manage subcontractor appointments and payments.

• Design coordination & risk control: co-ordinate designers, manage technical queries and resolve site design/interface issues.

• Stakeholder & public liaison: manage local engagement and maintain the client/consultant relationship.

• Mentor and develop junior staff and ensure quality and compliance on all activities.

Qualifications & experience:

Essential

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent on civil/highways schemes (highways, earthworks and structures).

• Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent).

• SMSTS and valid CSCS card.

• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

• Strong track record of running programmes and budgets and maintaining accurate site records.

Desirable

• First Aid at Work.

• Experience on bridge or river-crossing projects and working in environmentally sensitive areas (e.g. South Downs National Park).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

• Life cover (4x salary) and company pension (employer match up to 8%).

• Company car or car allowance.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy additional).

• Extensive training and clear personal development pathways.

• Cycle-to-work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and benefits platform.

• Free on-site parking, social events and a supportive workplace culture (early finish every Friday).

Ready to run a visible, technical highways and bridge project in East Sussex? Apply now — strong candidates will be fast-tracked for interview.