Site Agent

JN Bentley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley in Scotland is seeking a Site Agent to oversee on-site delivery of water infrastructure projects. You will manage day-to-day site activities, coordinate with design and commercial teams, ensure safety, quality, and programme compliance, and report progress to the client.

The role requires CSCS/SMSTS, a civil engineering qualification, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• CSCS/SSSTS/SMSTS qualification required.
• HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your region.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with the design and commercial teams to enhance delivery efficiency and promote opportunities while managing risk.
• Managing the site, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget and to the quality required by the client.
• Involvement with site level procurement, subcontractor logistics and H&S reporting.
• Informing the client about project progress and addressing any concerns.
• Acting as a Temporary Works Coordinator, overseeing the installation of temporary works to ensure compliance with design specifications.

Skills

CSCS/SSSTS/SMSTS

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £600 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a key Asset Delivery Partner for Scottish Water’s new Enterprise, part of their SR27 investment programme. The Enterprise is set to deliver £9bn of major infrastructure investment between 2027 and 2033, enhancing Scotland’s water and wastewater assets. It will help preserve the nation’s world-class water quality, protect the environment and ensure services continue to meet the needs of customer.

As part of our appointment to Scottish Water’s new Enterprise, we will deliver projects at sites across Scotland. Works will include major upgrades to treatment assets, new and enhanced networks, and resilience schemes that will benefit communities across the country.

25+ years in the water sector

• Enhancingresilience and service reliabilitythrough treatment works upgrades, network improvements and resilience schemes
• Supportingnet zero and climate adaptationvia low carbon design, nature based solutions and environmental compliance projects
• Enablingsustainable growthby delivering infrastructure that supports new development and protects existing communities
• Drivingefficiency and affordabilitythrough integrated delivery, innovation and collaborative planning
• Maintaining a strong focus oncustomers, communities and safetyacross everything we do

The Role Of a Site Agent Includes

• Working collaboratively with the design and commercial teams to enhance delivery efficiency and promote opportunities while managing risk
• Managing the site, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget and to the quality required by the client
• Involvement with site level procurement, subcontractor logistics and H&S reporting
• Informing the client about project progress and addressing any concerns
• Acting as a Temporary Works Coordinator, overseeing the installation of temporary works to ensure compliance with design specifications.

What You’ll Need

• CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What’s In It For You

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.