Location: Bedford
Day Rate: -400 - -450 per day

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Construction Site Agent to support the delivery of highway construction and planned works schemes. You will play a key role in managing site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality and compliance standards.

• Manage and supervise construction schemes on-site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery
• Plan and coordinate labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor resources
• Liaise with key stakeholders including network managers, local authorities, designers, and community representatives
• Ensure Construction Phase Plans, method statements, and safe systems of work are implemented and adhered to
• Maintain high health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) standards at all times
• Ensure all personnel (direct and subcontract) are competent and appropriately trained
• Take responsibility for the commercial performance of schemes, working closely with commercial teams
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, progress updates, resource allocation, and as-built documentation
• Support programme development, phasing plans, and construction methodologies
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with supply chain partners
• Contribute to buildability reviews, Early Contractor Involvement, and traffic management planning
• Participate in value engineering and value management processes
• Ensure compliance with organisational procedures, standards, and reporting requirements

• IOSH or SMSTS (essential)
• CSCS card (essential)
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Strong commitment to health & safety and safe delivery practices
• Effective communicator and team collaborator
• Ability to manage and control costs within agreed budgets
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and innovative approach to improving processes and delivery

• Freelance / contract position
• Site-based role in Bedford
• Expected to manage multiple concurrent workstreams depending on project scope