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
To be considered, you should have:
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.
Interested? Get in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
£450 per day | Minimum 6 months | PAYE only – CIS and Limited Company arrangements will not be considered.
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
