Site Agent

Advance TRS; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project in Scotland. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors and ensure heavy civil works are delivered safely, on time and to high quality standards.

The role requires a strong Tier 1 contractor background, NEC contract familiarity, SMSTS and CSCS, and proven capability to manage programmes and drive continuous improvement on large-scale works.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or similar senior site management role.
• Strong background in heavy civil engineering and major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors on large infrastructure schemes.
• Demonstrable experience managing site teams, subcontractors and delivery.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality assurance and programme management.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial controls.
• SMSTS and a valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site teams, including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Foremen.
• Oversee the delivery of heavy civil engineering works, ensuring progress aligns with programme and project targets.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality across all site activities.
• Manage subcontractor performance, site resources and construction programmes.
• Monitor productivity, costs and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate engineering activities, technical documentation, inspections and project handover requirements.
• Support risk management, quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with the wider project management team to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Health & safety

Project coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Programme management

Education

Civil engineering degree

HND/BA in Civil Engineering

Tools

NEC contracts awareness

Microsoft Project

Job description

Major Infrastructure Project

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project, working with a leading Tier 1 contractor. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating site teams, subcontractors and construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong heavy civils background and proven experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects with a Tier 1 contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site teams, including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Foremen.

• Oversee the delivery of heavy civil engineering works, ensuring progress aligns with programme and project targets.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality across all site activities.

• Manage subcontractor performance, site resources and construction programmes.

• Monitor productivity, costs and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.

• Coordinate engineering activities, technical documentation, inspections and project handover requirements.

• Support risk management, quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work closely with the wider project management team to ensure successful delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or in a similar senior site management role.

• Strong background in heavy civil engineering and major infrastructure projects.

• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 contractor.

• Demonstrable experience managing site teams, subcontractors and construction delivery.

• Strong understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and programme management.

• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial controls.

• SMSTS and a valid CSCS card.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

What We’re Looking For

A proactive and delivery-focused Site Agent who can take ownership of site operations, lead multidisciplinary teams and drive the safe, efficient delivery of a major infrastructure project.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.