Site Agent

Astute People; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People's Power team are recruiting a Site Agent to lead a multi-disciplinary site team on an infrastructure project, overseeing safe delivery, quality, programme performance and commercial control across works.

Essential: SMSTS qualification, CSCS card and full driving licence. Experience includes pavement reconstruction, NEC contracts, and flexible hours as required by the programme. Location: Aberdeen; Rate: £50 per hour; 12-month contract; Start ASAP.

Qualifications

• SMSTS qualification required.
• Current CSCS card required.
• Full driving licence required.
• Experience managing infrastructure works and programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary site team (Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers, Foremen).
• Drive health, safety and environmental standards and promote Zero Harm culture.
• Manage site resources, subcontractor performance and workforce competency.
• Oversee quality control, site audits, and handover documentation.
• Monitor programme progress and implement productivity improvements.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasts and commercial reporting.
• Support subcontractor procurement and maintain project records.
• Coordinate risk reviews and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS card

Driving licence

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Site Agent - Infrastructure Projects

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Site Agent to support an infrastructure project. This is an opportunity for an experienced construction professional to lead a multi-disciplinary site team, overseeing safe delivery, quality, programme performance and commercial control across infrastructure works.

Role responsibilities and key skills:

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team of Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Foremen.
• Drive health, safety and environmental standards, promoting a Zero Harm culture and ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
• Manage site resources, subcontractor performance and workforce competency.
• Oversee quality control, site audits, handover documentation and self-certification of works.
• Monitor programme progress, analyse productivity and implement operational target programmes.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasts, risk schedules and commercial reporting.
• Support subcontractor procurement and maintain accurate project records.
• Coordinate risk reviews, incident investigations and continuous improvement activities.
• Essential: SMSTS qualification, current CSCS card and full driving licence.
• Experience managing infrastructure works, including pavement reconstruction and surfacing operations, phasing and contingency planning.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, technical drawings, programme management and subcontractor KPIs.
• Working knowledge of NEC and other relevant forms of contract.
• Flexible to work unsociable hours or nights where required by the programme.

Location, rate and timeframe:

Location: Aberdeen

Rate: £50 per hour

IR35 status: Inside IR35

Contract length: 12 months

Start date: ASAP

INDPOWER

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