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.