Job Description
Site Agent
Inverness
£50,000 – £60,000 + Car / Allowance + Benefits
The Opportunity
A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a highly capable Site Agent to join their growing regional team in the north of Scotland. With a secure portfolio of highways, civils and infrastructure works across the Central Belt and Highlands, this role offers long-term opportunity, responsibility and development within a business committed to doing things right.
This is a key operational leadership position, overseeing the full delivery of a major section of civil engineering works and managing a multi-disciplinary site team. If you’re a motivated individual with a passion for safe delivery and performance management, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
The Role
As Site Agent, you will take ownership of a section of major civils works and lead the site delivery team including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Foremen. You’ll be responsible for safety, programme, quality, cost and productivity – ensuring that works are delivered efficiently, professionally and in full compliance with contract requirements.
You’ll report into a Project Manager and work closely with planning, commercial, design and subcontractor teams to drive performance and deliver against business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership, direction and daily management of site teams across multiple disciplines
* Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental standards and contribute to a Zero Harm culture
* Monitor performance against KPIs, programme and budgets – implementing improvements as needed
* Chair site meetings, contribute to project risk management, and lead periodic reviews
* Drive quality and oversee completion of handover documentation and as-built records
* Support the procurement, coordination and commercial management of subcontractors
* Produce progress reports, attend internal and external progress meetings
* Mentor junior team members and develop a high-performance site culture
About You
* Significant experience as a Site Agent or Senior Sub Agent on large-scale civils projects
* Background in highways, earthworks, drainage, structures, or general infrastructure delivery
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams
* SMSTS and CSCS certified, with a full UK driving licence
* Excellent communication, planning and reporting skills
* Proficient in site systems, risk management and construction programme tools
* Strong understanding of NEC contracts and cost management principles
* Committed to health & safety, sustainability, and continual improvement
* Resilient, organised and able to make informed decisions on the ground
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Company car or car allowance
* Private healthcare and generous pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Defined career path with long-term development opportunities
* Share incentive scheme
* Paid volunteer leave and a range of employee benefits