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Technology Site Agent

Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Jackson Civil Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are now recruiting for a Technology Site Agent in our Highways Division working on Highways schemes working on all elements of highways works.

Ideally you will be located close to the M11.

Due to the nature of the role, there will be an expectation for some ad hoc visits to site at night.

Main Duties
  • Manage subcontractors in line with company procedures.
  • Prepare, review and brief method statements and risk assessments.
  • Oversee project management plans, programmes and delivery schedules.
  • Monitor project costs, budgets and financial reporting.
  • Coordinate design activities to ensure practical and efficient solutions.
  • Manage project risks and maintain contractual compliance.
  • Ensure contracts are delivered safely on time and profitably.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Liaise with third parties and relevant authorities as required.
  • Apply electrical engineering knowledge, including cable sizing, voltage drop and system design.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards, including BS7671.
  • Support the design and delivery of highway technology and smart lighting schemes.
  • Understand and apply smart motorway and highway technology systems (e.g. NRTS, MS1, AMI and ESS).
  • Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and keep up to date with industry standards and legislation.
  • Proven project management experience within electrical engineering, highways technology, or smart lighting projects.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, including cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and system design.
  • Working knowledge of BS7671 and relevant industry standards and legislation.
  • Experience managing subcontractors, project programmes, budgets, and project risks.
  • Ability to prepare and review method statements and risk assessments.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with experience liaising with clients, authorities, and third parties.
  • Understanding of highway technology and smart motorway systems, including NRTS, MS1, AMI, and ESS.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have a full UK Driving Licence.
Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities
  • Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
  • Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
  • Extensive training programmes
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee benefits platform
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company social calendar
  • Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
  • A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
  • The Great Escape – leaving early every Friday

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
We also placehighimportance on our inclusive recruitmentpolicyand will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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