Site Agent – Highways Scheme
Location: Stirling, Scotland
Sector: Highways / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead and manage site operations on a highways infrastructure scheme in Stirling. This is an excellent opportunity for an established civil engineering professional with a strong background in highways delivery to take responsibility for the safe, efficient and successful execution of the works.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of site activities, ensuring the project is delivered in accordance with the agreed programme, budget, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and coordinate all day-to-day site operations across the highways scheme.
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Lead site teams, Sub-Agents, Site Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery of the works.
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Plan and manage construction activities, including earthworks, drainage, road construction, kerbing, surfacing and associated infrastructure.
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Develop, monitor and maintain construction programmes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
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Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, environmental requirements, approved RAMS and company procedures.
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Manage site resources, including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors, to maximise productivity and minimise costs.
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Maintain quality assurance procedures, ensuring works comply with approved drawings, specifications and inspection and test plans.
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Liaise with the client, local authority, design teams, utility providers and other stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues.
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Monitor project costs, variations, commercial risks and progress against budget, working closely with the commercial team.
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Identify and mitigate construction risks, programme delays and technical challenges.
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Ensure accurate site records, progress reports, permits and project documentation are maintained.
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Oversee environmental controls and ensure compliance with relevant project and Scottish regulatory requirements.
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Lead progress meetings, coordinate construction planning and provide regular updates to senior management and the client.
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Drive a positive health and safety culture and promote continuous improvement across the site team.
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Site Agent or in a similar senior management position within civil engineering or highways construction.
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Demonstrable experience managing highways infrastructure projects from construction through to completion.
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Strong technical knowledge of earthworks, drainage, road construction, pavement works and surfacing.
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Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
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Valid CSCS card appropriate to the role.
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SMSTS certification or equivalent, where required.
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Strong understanding of construction health and safety legislation, quality management and environmental compliance.
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Experience managing construction programmes, subcontractors, site teams and project resources.
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Good commercial awareness, including cost control, variations and resource management.
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Knowledge of the Specification for Highway Works, DMRB and relevant Scottish highways standards, where applicable.
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Excellent leadership, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver works safely, to programme and within budget.
What's on Offer
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Opportunity to lead delivery on a highways infrastructure scheme in Stirling.
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Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
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Opportunity to work within an established civil engineering and infrastructure environment.
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Potential for long-term project involvement, subject to project requirements.
If you are an experienced Site Agent with a strong highways background and are looking for your next opportunity in Scotland, we would welcome your application
