Site Agent

TEXO Recruitment; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TEXO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead and manage site teams delivering infrastructure and civil engineering works. The role oversees day-to-day site operations, focusing on safety, quality, programme, and budget, with responsibility for site personnel and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have pavement reconstruction and surfacing experience, read technical drawings, and a strong grasp of NEC contracts. Flexibility for night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or similar site management role within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience managing pavement reconstruction and surfacing operations, including phasing and contingency planning.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, programmes and resources.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Experience monitoring costs, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site teams, including Sub Agents, Engineers and Foremen.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in line with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Monitor site performance, productivity, quality and progress against programme.
• Coordinate resources, subcontractors, materials and equipment.
• Review construction programmes and implement improvements where required.
• Manage subcontractor performance against agreed targets and KPIs.
• Carry out site inspections, safety tours and quality audits.
• Monitor costs, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Support subcontractor procurement and manage commercial aspects of the works.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide regular progress reports.

Skills

Site management

Pavement reconstruction

Health & safety

Project coordination

Leadership

Driving licence

NEC contracts

Job description

TEXO Recruitment is looking for an experienced Site Agent to lead and manage site teams delivering infrastructure and civil engineering works.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are completed safely, to the required quality standards, on programme and within budget. You will manage site personnel and subcontractors, coordinate resources and monitor project performance from start through to handover.

Experience in pavement reconstruction, surfacing and wider infrastructure works is particularly important for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site teams, including Sub Agents, Engineers and Foremen.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in line with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Monitor site performance, productivity, quality and progress against programme.
• Coordinate resources, subcontractors, materials and equipment.
• Review construction programmes and implement improvements where required.
• Manage subcontractor performance against agreed targets and KPIs.
• Carry out site inspections, safety tours and quality audits.
• Manage risks, resolve site issues and support incident investigations.
• Oversee testing, handover documentation and self-certification of completed works.
• Monitor costs, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Support subcontractor procurement and manage commercial aspects of the works.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide regular progress reports.
• Ensure teams understand and follow safe systems of work.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a Site Agent or similar site management role within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience managing pavement reconstruction and surfacing operations, including phasing and contingency planning.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, programmes and resources.
• Good understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Experience with construction testing, handover and quality documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of NEC and other relevant forms of contract.
• Experience monitoring costs, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong IT, communication, reporting and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work nights or unsociable hours when required by the project programme.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across varied infrastructure works.
• Professional accreditation, such as ICE or IHT.
• Working towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience identifying cost recovery opportunities.

Skills & Attributes

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership and leads by example.
• Prioritises safety and quality in all aspects of site delivery.
• Can make informed decisions and resolve problems effectively.
• Communicates clearly with site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage changing priorities.
• Focuses on productivity, continuous improvement and delivering results.

What's on Offer

Further details regarding contract type, salary and start date can be confirmed during the recruitment process.