Highway Site Agent

Site Agent - Major Highways Infrastructure Project

Location:

Ballinluig, Perthshire, Scotland
Salary:
Up to £65,000 per annum - Dependent on Experience

Contract:

Permanent

Are you an experienced Site Agent looking to take on a key role in delivering a major highways infrastructure project in Ballinluig? Do you want to work on a technically challenging scheme where you can take ownership of construction activities, lead site teams and play a vital part in delivering a high-profile project?

My client is an established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you can make a genuine impact on project delivery while continuing to develop your career.

As a Site Agent, you will take responsibility for managing day-to-day construction activities on a major highways project, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• You will manage and coordinate site operations across key elements of a major highways construction scheme.
• You will oversee subcontractors, engineers and site teams to ensure works are delivered in line with the construction programme.
• You will monitor progress against programme milestones, identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain delivery.
• You will manage health, safety and environmental compliance, promoting a positive safety culture across the project.
• You will coordinate construction activities involving earthworks, drainage, highways construction, structures and associated infrastructure.
• You will work closely with the Project Manager and commercial team to monitor costs, manage resources and support commercial performance.
• You will ensure quality assurance procedures, inspections and relevant project documentation are completed to the required standards.
• You will attend progress meetings and liaise with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

To be successful in this Site Agent position, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Site Agent or in a similar site management role within civil engineering.
• A strong background in highways construction, ideally gained on major infrastructure schemes.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site engineers and construction teams.
• A good understanding of NEC contracts, construction programmes and commercial processes.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within civil engineering.
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience.

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a major highways infrastructure project in Ballinluig, Perthshire.
• Exposure to technically challenging construction activities.
• A supportive project team and established civil engineering contractor.
• Opportunities for career progression into Senior Site Agent and Project Management positions.
• Long-term career development within the highways and infrastructure sector.