Site Agent – Major Civil Infrastructure & Earthworks
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract (PAYE)
Location: Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
Rate: £50.00 per hour (PAYE)
Project: Major Energy Infrastructure & Substation Project
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and driven Site Agent to join a leading principal contractor delivering a major energy infrastructure and substation project in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven civil engineering professional with a strong background in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure packages, including heavy earthworks, road construction, fencing and drainage.
As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management, leadership and operational delivery of a designated section of works, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team of Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Foremen to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage site operations across a designated section of the project, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring delivery against programme milestones.
Manage section budgets, prepare accurate financial forecasts and cost plans, and identify opportunities for cost recovery and value engineering.
Review construction programmes, develop target programmes and monitor progress to ensure works are delivered on schedule.
Manage subcontractor procurement, performance, KPIs and commercial interfaces in accordance with NEC contract requirements.
Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance, leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions where required.
Keep site teams informed of changes in legislation, procedures and best practice.
Take ownership of quality assurance, handover documentation, self-certification processes and client sign-offs for the designated section.
Provide leadership and support to site engineering teams and subcontractors, promoting a collaborative and performance-driven working environment.
Essential Requirements
Extensive experience working as a Site Agent on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
Proven experience delivering complex civil engineering packages, including bulk earthworks, pavement reconstruction, haul roads, structures or energy infrastructure.
Valid CSCS card, with a Black Manager card preferred.
SMSTS certification.
Strong working knowledge of NEC contract forms, cost management, financial forecasting and commercial project controls.
Demonstrable experience managing multi-disciplinary site teams and subcontractors.
Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental management systems, incident investigation and safe systems of work.
Full UK driving licence.
Please note, CIS or Outside IR35 is not an option for this role
