Highways Agent

 
Highways Agent
A bit about the organisation
You'll be joining a well-established civil engineering business known for delivering safe, sustainable and efficient transport and infrastructure solutions across the UK. You'll be part of a collaborative, professional team that takes pride in delivering high-quality work while prioritising safety, innovation and continuous improvement.
What you will be doing
As a Senior Site Manager / Agent, you will take full responsibility for the successful management of a major highways scheme in the Halifax/West Yorkshire area. You will ensure that all construction activities - including temporary traffic management, resurfacing, junction improvements, signage, lighting, landscaping and minor structures - are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
You will:
·Lead day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is delivered to programme, within budget and in line with customer expectations.
·Maintain strict standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance across the site.
·Manage multiple work packages simultaneously while driving proactive change control within contract requirements.
·Collaborate closely with clients, internal teams and supply chain partners to maintain a unified, forward-thinking approach to project delivery.
·Create an energetic and inclusive site culture that encourages innovation, problem-solving and continuous improvement.
·Identify opportunities for smarter, more sustainable methods of construction to support positive project outcomes.
What you'll need to bring
To excel as a Senior Site Manager / Agent, you will bring:
·Proven experience delivering Highways or Streetworks infrastructure schemes.
·Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
·Working knowledge of NEC contracts, CDM regulations, design management, programmes, risk management and cost reporting.
·Solid understanding of civil engineering specifications and testing processes.
·Proficiency in MS Project and Excel.
·Full UK driving licence.
·Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
·NVQ Level 6 or equivalent in a construction-related discipline.
·SMSTS qualification.
·Appointed Person CPCS card (desirable, not essential).
Salary and what you'll receive
You will receive a salary of up to £72,500, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:
·Company car scheme
·Private healthcare
·Pension scheme
·Life assurance
·25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off
·Hybrid working opportunities where suitable
·Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
·Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
Your future development, location and working pattern
This is a long-term opportunity offering genuine career progression within a growing and well-respected organisation. You'll be based on a major scheme in Halifax, so living within a commutable distance is important. Working patterns allow flexibility where project demands permit, with a strong focus on supporting work-life balance.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're looking for a role where your leadership, technical ability and passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure can thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Send over your CV or get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
 
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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