Site Agent - Civil Engineering

Search Consultancy Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established contractor in the civil engineering sector is seeking multiple Site Agents for exciting projects across the Highlands and Islands. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage large-scale civil engineering projects, ensuring that operations run smoothly and deadlines are met. With over 70 years of experience, this forward-thinking company provides a supportive environment for ambitious professionals. Join a team that values your expertise and offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to significant engineering projects.

Benefits

Car

Pension

Health Cover

Bonus

Living Away Allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Agent in civil engineering projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations and ensure project timelines are met.
• Report weekly to the Contracts Manager on project progress.

Skills

Site Management

Civil Engineering

NEC Contract Experience

Microsoft Project

Water Sector Experience

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Search are actively seeking multiple Site Agents for major civil engineering projects across the Highlands and Islands on behalf of one of our key clients who are an established contractor in the civil engineering and water sectors.

Our client

• Our client is a contractor who has been operating for over 70 years across the UK working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on well-known and celebrated projects;
• Well-respected and successful, our client has secured a substantial contract and are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join their team;
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a company which has been steadily growing since their inception, and with scope for work for years to come.

What you'll be doing:

• The successful Site Agents will be working on large civil engineering / Scottish Water projects across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland;
• Manage the daily operations on site and ensure project timescales are met within a safe and accurate fashion,
• Reporting weekly to the Contracts Manager on key aspects of progress issues and concerns,
• Contribute and help to ensure that success throughout all projects is achieved by delivering the programme on time,
• Support Sub Agents on site,
• Any other site management duties as required.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Ideally, the candidate will be degree-educated within civil engineering;
• At least 5 years' experience as a Site Agent;
• Previous civil engineering, NEC and Microsoft Project experience is essential;
• Water experience is highly desirable but all civil engineering experience will be considered;
• Valid CSCS, SMSTS, is essential;
• Flexibility on location is essential.

What's in it for you

• Attractive annual salary of up to 60,000 depending on experience;
• Very attractive benefits package including car, pension, health cover, bonus and living away allowance;

What you need to do next

• Please hit the APPLY NOW button to send your CV to Ronan Neill at Search for this role or to hear more about this or other opportunities we are recruiting for.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.