Freelance Site / Sub Agent - 9 week contract

Search Consultancy LTD; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established contractor in Scotland is seeking a freelance Site/Sub Agent for a civil engineering project in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and valid certifications (CSCS, SMSTS). This role provides an attractive rate of up to £400 per day, depending on experience, and requires strong site management skills. Suitable applicants are encouraged to apply for a unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a Site Agent.
• Previous civil engineering experience and SPEN authorisation is essential.
• Valid CSCS, SMSTS certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations on site ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Report weekly to the Project Manager on progress and concerns.
• Support Sub Agents on site and perform site management duties.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Site management

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Projectwise software

Job description

Search are actively seeking a freelance Site / Sub Agent for a SPEN / civil engineering project in Edinburgh on behalf of one of our key clients who are an established contractor in the civil engineering / Energy sectors.

Our client

• Our client is a contractor who has been operating for over 70 years across the UK working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on well-known and celebrated projects;
• Well-respected and successful, our client has secured a substantial contract and are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join their team;
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a company which has been steadily growing since their inception, and with scope for work for years to come.

What you'll be doing

• The successful Site / Sub Agent will be working on a substation in Edinburgh;
• Manage the daily operations on site and ensure project timescales are met within a safe and accurate fashion,
• Reporting weekly to the Project Manager on key aspects of progress issues and concerns,
• Contribute and help to ensure that success throughout all projects is achieved by delivering the programme on time,
• Support Sub Agents on site,
• Any other site management duties as required.

What you'll need to be successful

• Ideally, the candidate will be degree-educated within civil engineering;
• At least 3 years' experience as a Site Agent;
• Previous civil engineering exp and SPEN authorisation is essential;
• Projectwise software system is highly desirable but all civil engineering experience will be considered;
• Valid CSCS, SMSTS, is essential.

What's in it for you

• Attractive rate of up to £400 per day depending on experience.

What you need to do next

• Please hit the APPLY NOW button to send your CV to Ronan Neill at Search for this role or to hear more about this or other opportunities we are recruiting for.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.