Site Agent

Mint Selection | B Corp; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Selection are seeking an experienced Site Agent to oversee the delivery of civil engineering works in Aberdeen, Scotland. You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors and drive construction activities through to completion on programme and within budget.

The role requires a strong heavy civils background, proven experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects, and a hands-on approach to interpreting drawings, managing RAMS and NEC contracts, and maintaining high safety

Qualifications

• Heavy civils experience essential.
• Proven experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects as a Site Agent.
• Strong track record managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Experience in construction planning, resource allocation and programme management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and resolve technical issues alongside the engineering team.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, RAMS and quality assurance.
• Commercial awareness, including cost control and working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS card and full driving licence.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations, coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Lead Sub Agents, Engineers and Foremen, ensuring clear responsibilities and delivery targets.
• Develop and manage short-term programmes in line with the overall construction schedule.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with technical drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Oversee RAMS and safe systems of work, maintaining high health, safety and environmental standards.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, resolving site issues and managing competing priorities.
• Manage inspections, testing, quality records and handover documentation.
• Monitor costs, support forecasting and maintain accurate site records.
• Lead progress meetings and report on programme, productivity and delivery risks.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Contract management

Programme planning

Health & safety

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Mint Selection are seeking an experienced Site Agent to oversee the delivery of civil engineering works in Aberdeen, Scotland.

This role would suit someone with a strong heavy civils background, experienced in leading site teams, managing subcontractors and driving construction activities through to completion safely, on programme and within budget.

Scope of Work:

• Manage daily site operations, coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Lead Sub Agents, Engineers and Foremen, ensuring clear responsibilities and delivery targets.
• Develop and manage short-term programmes in line with the overall construction schedule.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with technical drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Oversee RAMS and safe systems of work, maintaining high health, safety and environmental standards.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, resolving site issues and managing competing priorities.
• Manage inspections, testing, quality records and handover documentation.
• Monitor costs, support forecasting and maintain accurate site records.
• Lead progress meetings and report on programme, productivity and delivery risks.

Experience to be considered:

• Heavy civils experience is essential.
• Proven experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects as a Site Agent.
• Strong track record managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Experience in construction planning, resource allocation and programme management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and resolve technical issues alongside the engineering team.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, RAMS and quality assurance.
• Commercial awareness, including cost control and working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS card and full driving licence.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.