£270 - £320 Per Day
Full Time
Contract
Cornwall, Cornwall
Construction And Property
Posted 1 hour ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Location: Cornwall
Contract: 6 Months+ (extensions likely)
Rate: Day rate negotiable per day (CIS)
Start: January
Employer: Civil Engineering Main Contractor
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.
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 H&S 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
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
Qualifications
- CSCS Gold/Black
- SMSTS or SSSTS
- First Aid (preferred)
- Full UK Driving Licence
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
Shortlisting is underway — please apply below or get in touch with Laura at RGB for more information.
Laura Stephenson
lstephenson@rgbrec.co.uk
01392 314052
Division 700
RGB Recruitment Exeter
Winslade House
Winslade Park
Manor Drive
Clyst St Mary
Exeter
Devon
EX5 1FY
01392 537018
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