Site Agent / Senior Engineer

Contract Scotland; Longformacus; On-site; GBP 64,575 - 101,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Contract Scotland in the Scottish Borders is seeking a Site Agent / Senior Engineer for an intensive 8-10 week project on remote infrastructure works. Immediate start with lodge accommodation available if required.

You will oversee lime stabilisation, surface treatments, and track maintenance, coordinating subcontractors to meet the programme and quality standards. Applicants should have civil engineering experience as a Site Agent or Senior Engineer, strong GPS verification skills, and a

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Agent or Senior Engineer in civil engineering.
• Ability to undertake site checks and GPS-based verification.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple activities.
• Knowledge of earthworks, highways or infrastructure maintenance.
• Strong health, safety and quality understanding.
• Able to work independently on a remote project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee refurbishment and upgrading of access tracks.
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage interfaces.
• Monitor quality, safety and programme performance.
• Set out and verify chainages using GPS equipment.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and site standards.

Skills

Site management

GPS verification

Subcontractor coordination

Earthworks knowledge

Health and safety

Independent working

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Site Agent / Senior Engineer

Location: Scottish Borders (remote infrastructure project)

Duration: 8-10 weeks

Start Date: Immediate

Accommodation: Lodge/accommodation can be provided if required

The Role

The project involves the refurbishment and upgrading of an extensive access track network, including:

• Lime stabilisation works
• Surface treatment works (tar and chip)
• Track maintenance and improvement activities
• Management and coordination of specialist subcontractors
• Monitoring quality, safety and programme performance
• Setting out and verification of chainages using GPS equipment
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contract requirements and site standards

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Agent, Senior Engineer or similar position within civil engineering
• Strong engineering background with the ability to undertake site checks and verification using GPS equipment
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work activities
• Knowledge of earthworks, highways, access roads or infrastructure maintenance projects
• Strong understanding of health, safety and quality requirements
• Ability to work independently on a remote project and take ownership of site operations

What's on Offer

• Immediate start
• 8-10 week contract with potential for further opportunities
• Competitive day rate
• Accommodation/lodge expenses available where required
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project with a well-established contractor

Legal Information

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• 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