Site Agent – Edinburgh (Freelance)
Boyd Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a freelance project across Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a civil engineering project while leading a skilled site team.
The Role
As Site Agent, you will:
Lead and manage the site team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery
Allocate resources effectively and ensure each team member has the right skills and support
Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions
Monitor and analyse fully resourced programmes to meet project targets
Manage subcontractors and build strong collaborative relationships
Produce operational target programmes aligned with the overall construction programme
Ensure all works meet quality standards and maintain rigorous QA control
Uphold health & safety standards across the site
Communicate effectively and maintain excellent organisation throughout the project
Requirements
HND or BSc in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
Proven experience on water or heavy civils projects
Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to mentor junior team members and drive high-performance delivery