Client Representative / Site Representative - Highways Enabling Works
📍 Essex (Chelmsford) - Fully Site Based
📅 6 Month Contract (Strong Possibility of Extension)
💰 Up to £600 per day DOE
We are currently supporting a major infrastructure and renewable energy project and are looking for an experienced Client / Site Representative to support the delivery of highways enabling works on a large-scale development.
This is a fully site-based role in Essex where you will act as the client's representative, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual and quality expectations.
The Role
You will support the delivery of enabling works required ahead of construction on a major infrastructure project, including road widening and utility diversions to facilitate access to the main site.
The role will involve extensive coordination with contractors, local authorities, utility providers and other stakeholders, ensuring the works progress smoothly and issues are resolved efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the client's on-site representative overseeing highways enabling works
Monitor quality, progress, safety and compliance on site
Perform duties aligned with the NEC4 Supervisor role
Identify and escalate risks, issues and commercial impacts
Coordinate interfaces between contractors and external stakeholders
Manage relationships with utilities and local authorities
Ensure works comply with planning conditions and project requirements
Support the Works Package Manager with delivery of the overall package
Stakeholder Engagement
You will interface directly with a range of stakeholders including:
Local Highways Authority
Utility providers (power, telecoms, water)
Contractors and subcontractors
Environmental and archaeological specialists
Local community representatives
Experience Required
Strong background in civil engineering projects, ideally highways or heavy civils
Experience working on NEC contracts (NEC4 desirable)
Experience overseeing site delivery and contractor performance
Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a fully site-based role
Desirable
Experience in utilities, energy or infrastructure projects
Knowledge of utility diversions or enabling works
SMSTS certification
Full UK driving licence
💬 If you are an experienced Site Representative / Client Rep with NEC contract experience and a highways or civils background, I'd be keen to discuss this opportunity further.
Please apply here and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.
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