Site Agent - Highways

Site Agent - HighwaysPermanent | £40,000 – £52,000 per annum + car allowance + overtime Take the lead on a variety of live highway projects across Hertfordshire, including Stevenage, as a key member of this civils team. Ideal for an experienced Site or Works Agent who thrives on managing complex, live‑network projects and working collaboratively across multiple sites. This is a hybrid role with on‑site and home‑based elements, offering job security through a long‑term, permanent contract. Salary£40,000 – £52,000 per annumSignificant overtime opportunities (typically 40 extra hours per month)Night working earns an enhanced rate (approximately 30% uplift)Company car or car allowance provided (Grade C)Estimated additional £10,000 – £15,000 in achievable annual overtime earningsLocation and Working PatternHybrid role across HertfordshireMulti‑site presence; 70% or more time spent on live projectsFlexible working patterns; early starts typically around 07:00 – 07:30Evening, weekend, and night work required depending on scheme demandsClient Overview - A leading civil engineering and highways contractor delivering a varied portfolio of complex live highway schemes. Their focus is on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, supported by collaborative design and delivery teams. ResponsibilitiesDeliver highway schemes ranging in value from £10,000 to £3 millionManage on‑site delivery in active road and pedestrian environmentsLead all aspects of health & safety on sitesPlan and manage resources, programmes, and day‑to‑day construction activityCoordinate traffic management, diversions, and safety signageAct as the principal point of contact for site stakeholders and clientsOversee quality assurance, record keeping, and change controlLiaise with internal design teams throughout design and delivery phasesMust‑have RequirementsProven experience delivering live highways worksSound understanding of public‑environment health & safety standardsDemonstrable experience managing traffic and pedestrian interfacesBackground in highways, utilities, telecoms, or other live‑network projectsStrong organisational leadership and communication skillsDriving licence (required due to travel across multiple sites)Ability to read technical drawings and maintain accurate documentationNice‑to‑have SkillsExperience delivering schemes over £1 million in valueFamiliarity with change management systems (such as C4)Broader civil engineering experience beyond core highways workBenefitsLong‑term, permanent position offering job securityCompany car or car allowanceOvertime availability providing excellent earning potentialApply Now If your highways experience matches this opportunity, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today.The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.