Lead Site Agent – Civil Infra & Earthworks (Peterhead)

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Memsie; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd. has a freelance Site Agent position for a major civil infrastructure and earthworks project in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

You will lead and oversee a multi-disciplinary team, drive site delivery to programme, and manage budgets, cost forecasts and subcontractors on NEC-based commercial interfaces. The role emphasizes safety, quality and environmental compliance, with ownership of handover documentation and client sign-offs.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Agent on major civil/infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering heavy earthworks, pavement reconstruction and energy infrastructure.
• Valid CSCS card; SMSTS certification.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, cost management and forecasting.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site operations across a designated section of the project, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring delivery against programme milestones.
• Manage section budgets, prepare accurate financial forecasts and cost plans, and identify opportunities for cost recovery and value engineering.
• Review construction programmes, develop target programmes and monitor progress to ensure works are delivered on schedule.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, performance, KPIs and commercial interfaces in accordance with NEC contract requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance, leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Keep site teams informed of changes in legislation, procedures and best practice.
• Take ownership of quality assurance, handover documentation, self-certification processes and client sign-offs for the designated section.
• Provide leadership and support to site engineering teams and subcontractors, promoting a collaborative and performance-driven working environment.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

NEC contract knowledge

Cost forecasting

Financial forecasting

Health, safety & environment

Project controls

Programme management

Driving licence

Job description

Linear Recruitment Ltd. has a freelance Site Agent position for a major civil infrastructure and earthworks project in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

You will lead and oversee a multi-disciplinary team, drive site delivery to programme, and manage budgets, cost forecasts and subcontractors on NEC-based commercial interfaces. The role emphasizes safety, quality and environmental compliance, with ownership of handover documentation and client sign-offs.