Site Agent

Linear Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking a Site Agent for a major civil infrastructure and earthworks project in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, oversee day-to-day delivery, and ensure safety, quality and programme compliance on a high-profile energy infrastructure site.

The role requires extensive civil experience, NEC contract knowledge, and a strong focus on cost control and schedule management. CIS/IR35 considerations apply; hold a valid CSCS Black Manager and SMSTS.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Site Agent on major civil projects.
• Experience with earthworks, road construction and drainage.
• CSCS Black Manager card or equivalent and SMSTS.
• UK driving licence and NEC contract knowledge.
• Able to lead multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.

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, forecasts and cost plans, identifying opportunities for value engineering.
• Review programmes, develop targets and monitor progress to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, performance, KPIs and commercial interfaces per NEC requirements.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance and lead investigations.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Cost forecasting

Safety management

HSE compliance

Job description

Site Agent – Major Civil Infrastructure & Earthworks

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract (PAYE)

Location: Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Rate: £50.00 per hour (PAYE)

Project: Major Energy Infrastructure & Substation Project

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and driven Site Agent to join a leading principal contractor delivering a major energy infrastructure and substation project in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven civil engineering professional with a strong background in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure packages, including heavy earthworks, road construction, fencing and drainage.

As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management, leadership and operational delivery of a designated section of works, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team of Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Foremen to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key 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.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive experience working as a Site Agent on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering complex civil engineering packages, including bulk earthworks, pavement reconstruction, haul roads, structures or energy infrastructure.
• Valid CSCS card, with a Black Manager card preferred.
• SMSTS certification.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contract forms, cost management, financial forecasting and commercial project controls.
• Demonstrable experience managing multi-disciplinary site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental management systems, incident investigation and safe systems of work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Please note, CIS or Outside IR35 is not an option for this role.