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Site Agent (Major Projects)

United Kingdom, Milton Keynes · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Agent to join our Major Projects team delivering key highways schemes across the Milton Keynes network. In this role, you'll be instrumental in leading on-site delivery, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality. You’ll take ownership of managing subcontractors, supporting commercial processes including accurate valuations, and maintaining strong relationships with both our clients and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage all aspects of the Depot you are responsible for
  • To work safely and promote a safe environment for all operations
  • Supervise the operational teams in line with productivity targets and to produce costs
  • Capture and report all costs from Papyrus and put together measures to support the income gained
  • Use Key Performance Measures to drive improvements
  • Monitor the skills and experience of staff and operatives within the divisions and work with Contracts Manager to plan training and development
  • Carry out duties in line with all Company Procedures and Policies
  • Ensure all work is carried out to correct specification / standard
  • Use Action Reporting Procedure to plan and implement continuous improvements
  • All work and operations to meet criteria of Environmental Policies
  • Work in-line with the European Foundation of Quality Management (EFQM) Model
  • Manage and promote the Groups IMS Processes The Way We Work
  • Leadership – encourage all staff to use the suggestion scheme
  • Attend and positively participate in Monthly Cascade Meetings
  • To actively foster a positive staff morale
  • Willingly carry out any reasonable task as requested by a member of the management team.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a similar Site Agent or Site Manager role within highways or infrastructure
  • Proficient in the use of site management tools and reporting systems
  • SMSTS / SSSTS would be desirable

Nice to have

SMSTS / SSSTS

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