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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:
Supervise and coordinate site gangs and subcontractors to deliver works safely and efficiently
Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments and permits to work
Ensure compliance with Health Safety and Environmental standards and promote safe working practices
Oversee and deliver works including:
Pothole and patch repairs
Kerbing and footpath reconstruction
Street lighting repairs and installations
Carriageway planing and resurfacing
Drainage repairs and gully replacements
General reactive and emergency works
Carry out regular site inspections and ensure quality and safety standards are met
Liaise with client representatives, local authorities and utility providers
Schedule plant, labour and materials to ensure smooth delivery of works
Maintain accurate records including site diaries, as-builts and photographic evidence
Monitor site progress, address any delays or issues and report on productivity
Support commercial teams with valuations, variations and cost control
Deliver site briefings, inductions and toolbox talks as required
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
HNC, HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Proven experience in highway maintenance or civil engineering, ideally under a framework contract
Valid SMSTS and CSCS (Supervisor or Manager)
NRSWA Supervisor (Units 1 to 16)
Full UK driving licence
If interested, please apply online or get in touch via contact details provided.
