Site Agent

Contract Scotland; Longside; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project in Scotland. You will lead multidisciplinary site teams and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.

The role offers a long-term contract of at least six months with a day rate of £500-£550 under PAYE only. CIS or Limited Company arrangements are not available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Site Agent or senior site management in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety legislation, quality management and programming.
• Experience with pavement reconstruction or wider infrastructure works, including testing and handover.
• Strong commercial awareness: cost control and forecasting; NEC contracts knowledge.
• Valid SMSTS and CSCS cards.
• Full driving licence.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage site teams to meet objectives.
• Promote health, safety and environmental culture with site inspections and audits.
• Coordinate resources, subcontractors and engineering activities to maintain progress.
• Monitor construction programmes and set productivity targets.
• Manage quality control, site audits, testing and handover documentation.
• Support commercial management, including cost forecasting and budget control.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain project records.
• Attend regular project meetings and ensure compliance with specifications and contracts.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

Driving licence

NEC contracts

Leadership

Job description

Site Agent - Long-Term Contract

Location: Peterhead

Rate: £500-£550 per day

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Payment: PAYE Only

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project in Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional with a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure works, who can lead site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

This is a long-term opportunity with a minimum contract duration of six months, offering a day rate of £500-£550.

Please note: This role is PAYE only. CIS and Limited Company payments are not available.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for managing and coordinating multidisciplinary site teams, including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Foremen. You will play a key role in driving productivity, maintaining high safety standards and ensuring works are delivered in line with programme and budget requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and managing site teams to achieve project objectives.
• Promoting a strong health, safety and environmental culture, including site inspections, audits and risk reviews.
• Coordinating resources, subcontractors and engineering activities to maintain progress.
• Monitoring construction programmes, setting productivity targets and addressing delays.
• Managing quality control, site audits, testing and handover documentation.
• Supporting commercial management, including cost forecasting, budget control and identifying potential cost recoveries.
• Preparing progress reports, maintaining accurate project records and attending regular project meetings.
• Ensuring works comply with specifications, relevant legislation and contractual requirements.

About You

• Previous experience in a Site Agent or similar senior site management role within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• A strong understanding of health and safety legislation, quality management and construction programming.
• Experience managing pavement reconstruction, surfacing or wider infrastructure works, including testing and handover.
• Good commercial awareness, including cost control, forecasting and working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• SMSTS and a valid CSCS card.
• A full, current driving licence.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• You must be comfortable working flexibly to meet project demands, including occasional unsociable hours or night shifts where required.

£500-£550 per day | Minimum 6 months | PAYE only - CIS and Limited Company arrangements will not be considered.

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application