Site Agent (Civil Engineer)

Gibson Recruitment Limited; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Recruitment Limited invites applications for a Site Agent (Civil Engineer) on a permanent basis in the Central Belt. The role focuses on civil projects, notably deep drainage works for Scottish Water, with setting out capabilities preferred.

The successful candidate will manage projects, ensure safety and quality compliance, and progress into leadership from a site-based position. Experience in civil engineering and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer and/or Site Agent on civil engineering projects.
• Civil Engineering qualification (HNC upwards).
• Scottish Water experience desirable.
• Appropriate knowledge of health and safety policies.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise time critical work.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects within cost, programme and quality targets.
• Ensure contracts are delivered safely on time and within budget.
• Maintain good relationships with clients to avoid disputes.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness relevant to the works.
• Carry out safety, environmental and quality standards compliance and communicate with staff.
• Carry out safety audits as required by line management.

Skills

Communication and liaison skills

Time management

IT literacy

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Job description

Site Agent (Civil Engineer)

Permanent

Location: Central Belt

Salary: £48,000 - £54,000 DOE + benefits package

Ref: GR1564

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Job Description

A regional Civil Engineering contractor who, due to a period of recent growth, have a requirement for an additional Site Agent to join their team on a permanent basis.

The business primarily delivers Deep Drainage works for Scottish Water, so water experience would be advantageous.

This position would suit a Site Agent from a Civil Engineering background (ideally with setting out capabilities), or an experienced Site Engineer looking to come off the tools and progress into management.

Role & Responsibilities

To manage civil engineering projects, ensuring that they operate within cost, productivity, Quality and Health, Safety and Environment targets.

• Ensure contracts are delivered safely on time, within budget and to programme.
• Maintain a good relationship with clients to avoid disputes.
• Have a high level of commercial awareness related to the works.
• Assure that all work is carried out to company safety, environmental, and Quality standards and to regularly communicate with staff and operatives.
• Carry out Safety Audits as required by line management.
• Ensure that all operations carried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself.

Essential Criteria

• Experience as a Site Engineer and / or Site Agent on civil engineering projects.
• Civil Engineering qualification (HNC upwards)
• Scottish Water experience (desirable)
• Appropriate knowledge of health and safety polices.
• Have good working knowledge of IT systems, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Practice of prioritising time critical work.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills.

Applicants ,ust reside within commuting distance of the advertised location to be considered.