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Contact Contract Scotland

Contract Scotland

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Site Agent

Aberdeenshire

Contract Scotland

Contact Contract Scotland

Hours
Full Time
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
500.00 - 550.00 GBP Daily + Accommodation
Recruiter
Contract Scotland
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer
Contract Type
Freelance

Description

Site Agent Long-Term Contract

Location: Peterhead

Rate: GBP500 GBP550 per day

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Payment: PAYE Only

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project in Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional with a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure works, who can lead site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

This is a long-term opportunity with a minimum contract duration of six months, offering a day rate of GBP500 GBP550.

Please note: This role is PAYE only. CIS and Limited Company payments are not available.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for managing and coordinating multidisciplinary site teams, including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Foremen. You will play a key role in driving productivity, maintaining high safety standards and ensuring works are delivered in line with programme and budget requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading, motivating and managing site teams to achieve project objectives.

Promoting a strong health, safety and environmental culture, including site inspections, audits and risk reviews.

Coordinating resources, subcontractors and engineering activities to maintain progress.

Monitoring construction programmes, setting productivity targets and addressing delays.

Managing quality control, site audits, testing and handover documentation.

Supporting commercial management, including cost forecasting, budget control and identifying potential cost recoveries.

Preparing progress reports, maintaining accurate project records and attending regular project meetings.

Ensuring works comply with specifications, relevant legislation and contractual requirements.

About You

To be considered for this position, you should have:

Previous experience in a Site Agent or similar senior site management role within civil engineering or infrastructure.

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.

A strong understanding of health and safety legislation, quality management and construction programming.

Experience managing pavement reconstruction, surfacing or wider infrastructure works, including testing and handover.

Good commercial awareness, including cost control, forecasting and working knowledge of NEC contracts.

SMSTS and a valid CSCS card.

A full, current driving licence.

Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

You must be comfortable working flexibly to meet project demands, including occasional unsociable hours or night shifts where required.

Interested?

If you have the experience required and are looking for a long-term opportunity, get in touch to discuss the role further.

GBP500 GBP550 per day Minimum 6 months PAYE only CIS and Limited Company arrangements will not be considered.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Ad ID: 5419196699

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