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

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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.

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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 HandS 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

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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

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Qualifications

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

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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

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