Sub Agent

Contract Scotland; Longside; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland seeks an experienced Sub Agent for a long-term civil engineering project in Peterhead, Scotland. The role focuses on coordinating site operations, managing subcontractors, and maintaining safety, quality and productivity to meet programme requirements.

You will work closely with the Site Agent to ensure works are delivered in line with the programme, budget and technical specifications. A SMSTS certificate, CSCS card and NEC knowledge are preferred, with a valid driving licence

Qualifications

• Previous Sub Agent or similar civil engineering role.
• Experience coordinating site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, quality control and programming.
• Experience in infrastructure works, ideally pavement reconstruction or wider civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to deliver works on time and to programme.
• Maintain high health, safety and environmental standards through site inspections and risk reviews.
• Support commercial management, cost forecasting and budget control.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate site records.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.

Skills

Site coordination

Team leadership

Health & safety

Quality control

Project programming

Commercial awareness

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS card

Driving licence

NEC contracts

Job description

Sub Agent - Long-Term Contract

Location: Peterhead, Scotland

Rate: £450 per day

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Payment: PAYE Only

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Sub Agent to join a major infrastructure project in Peterhead. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with a strong civil engineering background who can coordinate site operations, support project delivery and maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity.

This is a long-term contract offering £450 per day, with a minimum duration of six months.

Please note: This role is PAYE only. CIS and Limited Company payments are not available.

The Role

Working closely with the Site Agent, you will help manage site teams, coordinate subcontractors and ensure construction activities are delivered in line with the programme, budget and required specifications.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating site teams, including Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Foremen, to ensure works progress efficiently.
• Maintaining high health, safety and environmental standards through site inspections, risk reviews and safe systems of work.
• Managing subcontractor performance, resources and daily construction activities.
• Monitoring progress against construction programmes and productivity targets, identifying and resolving issues.
• Ensuring quality control procedures, inspections, testing and handover documentation are completed.
• Supporting commercial management, cost forecasting and budget control.
• Preparing progress reports and maintaining accurate site records.
• Ensuring works comply with technical drawings, specifications, relevant legislation and contractual requirements.

About You

• Previous experience as a Sub Agent or in a similar civil engineering role.
• Experience coordinating site teams and managing subcontractors.
• A strong understanding of health and safety, quality control and construction programming.
• Experience in infrastructure works, ideally involving pavement reconstruction, surfacing or wider civil engineering projects.
• Commercial awareness and a working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• SMSTS and a valid CSCS card.
• A full, current driving licence.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

You must be flexible to meet project demands, including occasional unsociable hours or night shifts where required.

£450 per day | Minimum 6 months | PAYE only - CIS and Limited Company arrangements will not be considered.

Legal Information

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