Freelance Construction Site Agent
Location: Bedford
Day Rate: £400 - £450 per day
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Construction Site Agent to support the delivery of highway construction and planned works schemes. You will play a key role in managing site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise construction schemes on-site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery
- Plan and coordinate labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor resources
- Liaise with key stakeholders including network managers, local authorities, designers, and community representatives
- Ensure Construction Phase Plans, method statements, and safe systems of work are implemented and adhered to
- Maintain high health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) standards at all times
- Ensure all personnel (direct and subcontract) are competent and appropriately trained
- Take responsibility for the commercial performance of schemes, working closely with commercial teams
- Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, progress updates, resource allocation, and as-built documentation
- Support programme development, phasing plans, and construction methodologies
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with supply chain partners
- Contribute to buildability reviews, Early Contractor Involvement, and traffic management planning
- Participate in value engineering and value management processes
- Ensure compliance with organisational procedures, standards, and reporting requirements
Skills & Experience Required
Qualifications
- IOSH or SMSTS (essential)
- CSCS card (essential)
- HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (desirable)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Key Competencies
- Strong commitment to health & safety and safe delivery practices
- Effective communicator and team collaborator
- Ability to manage and control costs within agreed budgets
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Proactive and innovative approach to improving processes and delivery
Working Arrangement
- Freelance / contract position
- Site-based role in Bedford
- Expected to manage multiple concurrent workstreams depending on project scope