Site Agent – Highways (Civil Engineering Main Contractor)
Location: Cornwall
Contract: 6 Months+ (extensions likely)
Rate: Day rate negotiable per day (CIS)
Start: January
Employer: Civil Engineering Main Contractor

The Role
We are recruiting an experienced Site Agent for a highways project in Cornwall, working with a respected Civil Engineering Main Contractor. This is a CIS contract position starting in January, delivering key elements of highways works including earthworks, drainage, ducting, kerbing and pavement construction.

Key Responsibilities
*Day-to-day management of highways construction and on-site operations
*Oversee bulk earthworks, cut/fill, drainage, ducting and pavement layers
*Lead site teams, plant and subcontractors to deliver works safely and efficiently
*Ensure full compliance with Main Contractor H&S processes and RAMS
*Interpret drawings, raise technical queries and resolve design issues
*Monitor progress vs programme and report regularly to the Project Manager
*Maintain detailed site records, ITPs, as-builts and QA documentation
*Liaise with the client, inspectors, utilities and local authority representatives

Requirements
*Previous experience as a Site Agent or Senior Engineer within highways for a main contractor
*Strong technical understanding of earthworks, drainage and pavement construction
*Knowledge of MCHW / National Highways standards
*Confident managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site teams
*Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities
*Able to commit to a January start in Cornwall

Qualifications
*CSCS Gold/Black
*SMSTS or SSSTS
*First Aid (preferred)
*Full UK Driving Licence

What’s on Offer
*Attractive CIS day rate
*6-month initial contract with potential continuation
*Opportunity to work on a major highways and infrastructure scheme
*Join a well-established Civil Engineering Main Contractor with a strong project pipeline

Shortlisting is underway — please apply below or get in touch with Laura at RGB for more information.