Job Description:

We're supporting a main contractor to recruit a Site Manager in East Sussex for local authority highways projects. The business is on a journey of growth and aim to turn over £500m in 2026, with some major projects as well as regional work across the South. They specialise in highways, rail and infrastructure projects up to £100m as a principal contractor.

This role offers long-term security working on a local authority framework in Sussex. These projects include routine maintenance upgrading drainage, services and signalling as well as capital works projects up to £5m constructing roundabouts, new junctions etc. 

Site Agent Duties:

• Day to day management of the site, supporting subcontractors and the wider project team
• Ensuring all works are carried out safely and to the required quality standards
• Managing programme delivery to ensure key milestones and deadlines are achieved
• Liaising with the engineering and commercial teams on progress, change and variations
• Raising and tracking Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events under NEC contracts
• Ensuring RAMS are adhered to, with daily briefings and inductions carried out

The business offers a complete package with private healthcare, attractive pension scheme, employee share scheme, professional membership and a salary which reflects your contribution to the business.

Please feel free to get in touch with any questions about the project or job role.