Site Manager / Agent - Civils

RTL Group Ltd; Perth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd in Perth, Scotland is seeking an experienced Civils Site Manager to lead civil engineering packages on energy, utilities and renewables projects across Scotland. The role is based in Perth with accommodation provided for projects across the country.

You will manage site teams, subcontractors and specialist trades, ensuring works are safe, on schedule and compliant with RAMS and drawings. Travel to multiple sites and lodging away during weeks is required.

Qualifications

• SMSTS/First Aid or equivalent standard site qualifications.
• Experience leading civils and site delivery on energy or infrastructure projects.
• Strong HSE and QA discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day civils delivery across Scotland projects.
• Coordinate groundworks, drainage, foundations and RC works.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and trades to programme.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS, drawings and specifications.
• Attend site meetings and report progress and issues.

Skills

SMSTS

First Aid

Site Management

Health & Safety

Job description

Civils Site Manager / Site Agent - Energy & Renewables

Location: Perth, Scotland (projects located throughout Scotland)

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: Long-term, ongoing opportunities

We are currently recruiting an experienced Civils Site Manager / Site Agent to join a busy and growing contractor delivering a portfolio of energy, utilities and renewable infrastructure projects across Scotland.

The successful candidate will be based out of Perth but must be fully flexible and happy to lodge away from home during the working week, as projects will be spread across various locations throughout Scotland.

The contractor is involved in a range of major infrastructure schemes, including National Grid and utility substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy developments and associated civil engineering packages. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long-term, consistent work within a rapidly expanding sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of civils packages across various energy and infrastructure projects.
• Overseeing site operations, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with project programmes.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, engineers and specialist trades.
• Coordinating groundworks, excavations, drainage, ducting, concrete foundations, reinforced concrete and associated infrastructure works.
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and RAMS.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality control and environmental compliance.
• Monitoring progress against programme, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Liaising with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, engineers, clients and other stakeholders.
• Completing site documentation, daily records, progress reports, permits and quality assurance paperwork.
• Attending site meetings and providing regular updates on progress, resources and any issues arising.
• Ensuring materials, plant, labour and subcontractor resources are coordinated effectively.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Civils Site Manager, Site Agent or Senior Site Supervisor.
• Strong background in civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure delivery.
• Previous experience within the energy, utilities or renewables sectors would be highly advantageous.
• Experience on substation, BESS, wind farm, solar or power infrastructure projects beneficial.
• Good understanding of civils packages including foundations, drainage, ducting, excavations and reinforced concrete.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and construction procedures.
• SMSTS, First Aid and relevant industry qualifications.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Must be flexible and happy to lodge away from home during the week, travelling to projects located throughout Scotland.

What's on Offer:

• Immediate start available.
• Long-term, ongoing work with a growing energy and infrastructure contractor.
• Competitive salary / day rate, dependent on experience.
• Accommodation arrangements for candidates required to lodge away.
• Opportunity to work across a variety of major energy and renewable infrastructure projects.
• Potential for continued work as the contractor's project portfolio expands across Scotland.