Site Agent - Highways Maintenance Contract

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Site Agent - Highways Maintenance Contract

Job Title: Site Agent - Highway Maintenance Framework

Location: Horncastle
Contract Type: Contract, 5 months work
Reports to: Framework or Project Manager
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, occasional weekends or nights as required
Salary: £300 p/d Inside IR35

Role Overview:

The Site Agent is responsible for managing daily operations on a busy highway maintenance framework. This includes supervising direct labour gangs, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring safe high-quality delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance works. Activities will include pothole and carriageway repairs, footpath reconstruction, street lighting works, surfacing operations and general highways maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and coordinate site gangs and subcontractors to deliver works safely and efficiently
2. Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments and permits to work
3. Ensure compliance with Health Safety and Environmental standards and promote safe working practices
4. Oversee and deliver works including:
1. Pothole and patch repairs
2. Kerbing and footpath reconstruction
3. Street lighting repairs and installations
4. Carriageway planing and resurfacing
5. Drainage repairs and gully replacements
6. General reactive and emergency works
5. Carry out regular site inspections and ensure quality and safety standards are met
6. Liaise with client representatives, local authorities and utility providers
7. Schedule plant, labour and materials to ensure smooth delivery of works
8. Maintain accurate records including site diaries, as-builts and photographic evidence
9. Monitor site progress, address any delays or issues and report on productivity
10. Support commercial teams with valuations, variations and cost control
11. Deliver site briefings, inductions and toolbox talks as required

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

1. HNC, HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
2. Proven experience in highway maintenance or civil engineering, ideally under a framework contract
3. Valid SMSTS and CSCS (Supervisor or Manager)
4. NRSWA Supervisor (Units 1 to 16)
5. Full UK driving licence

If interested, please apply online or get in touch via contact details provided.