Site Agent

Randstad Construction & Property; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property requires a skilled Site Agent for a major civil infrastructure and earthworks project in Peterhead. You will oversee multi-disciplinary site teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure NEC contract compliance.

The role demands extensive site experience, CSCS, SMSTS, and strong understanding of health, safety and environment management. Driving licence and accreditation are desirable.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Site Agent on complex civil packages (bulk earthworks, pavements, structures or energy infrastructure).
• CSCS Card (Black Manager card preferred).
• SMSTS and strong health & safety knowledge.
• Strong NEC contract forms, cost plans and forecasting understanding.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary site teams and subcontractors effectively.
• Accreditation such as ICE/IHT or working towards it is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver management, leadership and daily operational control over a section of works and multi-disciplinary site teams.
• Manage section budget, forecasts, cost plans and drive cost recovery/value management.
• Analyse programmes, set target programmes and conduct meetings.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, KPIs and commercial attendances under NEC terms.
• Lead incident investigations, assess improvements and communicate changes in legislation.
• Own handover documentation, quality self-certification and client sign-offs for the section.

Skills

Site Agent

CSCS Card

SMSTS

NEC contract forms

Driving license

Health & safety

Job description

Site Agent - Major Civil Infrastructure & Earthworks

Contract type - Freelance / Contract (PAYE)

Location - Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Rate - £50.00 / hour PAYE

Project - Major Energy Infrastructure & Substation Project (Tier 1 Contractor)

Are you a highly accomplished Site Agent with a track record of successfully delivering multi-disciplinary civil engineering packages on major infrastructure projects? We at Randstad are working with a leading principal contractor delivering a major energy Infrastructure & substation project who is seeking a solid Site Agent to join the team.

As the Site Agent, you will provide end-to-end management, leadership, and operational control over a multi-disciplinary team comprising Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers, and Foremen across heavy earthworks, road construction, fencing, and drainage infrastructure.

• Delivering management, leadership, and daily operational control over a section of the works and multi-disciplinary site teams.
• Managing the section budget, producing realistic financial forecasts, cost plans, and driving cost recovery/value management.
• Analysing programmes, setting target programmes, and meetings.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, performance KPIs, and commercial attendances under NEC contract terms.
• Leading incident investigations, assessing improvement options, and keeping the team updated on changes in legislation.
• Holding overall ownership of handover documentation, quality self-certification, and client sign-offs for the section.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience as a Site Agent managing complex civil engineering packages (bulk earthworks, pavement reconstruction, haul roads, structures, or energy infrastructure).
• CSCS Card (Black Manager card preferred)
• SMSTS.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contract forms, cost plans, and financial forecasting.
• Proven capability to manage and motivate multi-disciplinary site teams and sub-contractors effectively.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental management systems, incident investigation techniques, and safe systems of work.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., ICE, IHT) or working towards it is desirable.
• Full UK Driving License.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes 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 sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.