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Randstad CPE; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Site Agent for Aberdeen to lead site operations across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring safe, on-time delivery of infrastructure works.

You will manage resources, interpret drawings, monitor quality, and drive cost control and programme performance, while upholding NEC contracts guidelines and site safety standards.

Occasional night shifts may be required; candidates should hold CSCS, SMSTS and a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card, SMSTS qualification, and a full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven track record in managing varied infrastructure works, pavement reconstruction, surfacing operations and handovers.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and experience tracking performance against budgets.
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead site leadership and people management across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Set and monitor H&S targets and KPIs; conduct safety tours and investigations.
• Interpret drawings, oversee quality control, and manage handover documentation.
• Update resource programmes and manage subcontractor performance via KPIs and meetings.
• Produce financial forecasts, manage section cost plans, and support procurement.

Skills

Site leadership

People management

Health & safety

Programme management

Education

CSCS Card

SMSTS qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Position Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Site Agent to provide site management, leadership, and operational control across multi-disciplinary construction teams (including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers, and Foremen) for project operations based in Aberdeen

. The successful candidate will drive project delivery with an uncompromising commitment to health, safety, quality, and commercial efficiency

Key Responsibilities

Site Leadership & People Management: Lead, motivate, and mentor section teams; manage performance and identify training needs to ensure high competency across all levels

Health, Safety & Environment: Set and monitor H&S targets and KPIs

. Lead risk reviews, carry out safety tours, support incident investigations, and enforce safe working systems across site operations

Engineering & Quality Control: Allocate resources effectively, interpret technical drawings, oversee quality management systems, and take full ownership of section handover documentation and self-certification

Productivity & Programme Management: Analyze and update resourced programmes, manage subcontractor performance via KPIs, and run Short Interval Control meetings to ensure progress aligns with project targets

Commercial & Cost Management: Produce financial forecasts, manage section cost plans, assist with subcontractor procurement, and maintain accurate records for cost recovery

Qualifications

Valid CSCS Card, SMSTS qualification, and a full UK Driving License

Experience

Proven track record in managing varied infrastructure works, pavement reconstruction, surfacing operations, testing, and project handovers

Commercial Knowledge

Working knowledge of NEC contracts (or similar forms) and experience tracking performance against budget forecasts

Leadership & Safety Focus

Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplined teams, communicate safe systems of work clearly, and intervene when safety standards are breached

Flexibility

Strong work ethic with willingness to work nights or unsociable hours when dictated by project programmes

Professional accreditation or working towards chartership (e.g., ICE, IHT)

• Experience coaching direct reports in method statement production and accident/incident investigations

Core Competencies

Results Driven: Proactive problem solver who tackles site challenges head-on

Operational Excellence: Highly organized with an ability to adapt programmes dynamically to maintain safety and efficiency

Collaborative Communicator: Excellent interpersonal and report-writing skills with a focus on building strong stakeholder relationships

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.