Site Agent

We’re looking for an experienced Site Agent to lead a multidisciplinary site team, driving project delivery with a strong focus on safety, quality, and performance. This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing engineers and foremen, thrives on accountability, and enjoys seeing complex infrastructure works through to successful completion.

Location

Westhill, Aberdeen

Client Overview

Our client is a respected contractor delivering a range of infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. They are committed to creating safe, sustainable and high-quality environments that make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage a team including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Foremen.
• Promote and ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Set and monitor targets, KPIs and performance objectives across quality, productivity, and commercial metrics.
• Manage engineering control activities, ensuring resource allocation and competence across all work sections.
• Oversee site auditing and quality assurance, implementing improvements and ensuring handover documentation is complete.
• Lead periodic risk reviews, safety tours and improvement initiatives.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure delivery aligns with cost and programme forecasts.
• Provide leadership on project reporting, procurement input and commercial management within your section.

 

Must‑have Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or similar leadership role within infrastructure or construction.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• SMSTS qualification and valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience managing resource allocation, subcontractor performance and section budgets.
• Skilled in risk management, cost planning and reporting.
• Confident communicator with strong team leadership and motivational abilities.
• Proficient IT skills and capable of preparing clear, structured reports.

 

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Chartered or working towards professional accreditation (e.g. ICE, IHT).
• Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of pavement reconstruction, surfacing operations and infrastructure handover processes.
• Interest in continuous improvement and mentoring others.

 

Apply Now

If you’re ready to play a leading part in delivering safe and successful infrastructure projects, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

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