Highway Site Agent

Site Agent - Major Highways Infrastructure Project Location: Ballinluig, Perthshire, Scotland Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum - Dependent on Experience Contract: Permanent Are you an experienced Site Agent looking to take on a key role in delivering a major highways infrastructure project in Ballinluig? Do you want to work on a technically challenging scheme where you can take ownership of construction activities, lead site teams and play a vital part in delivering a high-profile project? My client is an established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you can make a genuine impact on project delivery while continuing to develop your career. What You'll Be Doing As a Site Agent, you will take responsibility for managing day-to-day construction activities on a major highways project, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• You will manage and coordinate site operations across key elements of a major highways construction scheme.
• You will oversee subcontractors, engineers and site teams to ensure works are delivered in line with the construction programme.
• You will monitor progress against programme milestones, identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain delivery.
• You will manage health, safety and environmental compliance, promoting a positive safety culture across the project.
• You will coordinate construction activities involving earthworks, drainage, highways construction, structures and associated infrastructure.
• You will work closely with the Project Manager and commercial team to monitor costs, manage resources and support commercial performance.
• You will ensure quality assurance procedures, inspections and relevant project documentation are completed to the required standards.
• You will attend progress meetings and liaise with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders. What You'll Need To be successful in this Site Agent position, you will ideally have:
• Previous experience working as a Site Agent or in a similar site management role within civil engineering.
• A strong background in highways construction, ideally gained on major infrastructure schemes.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site engineers and construction teams.
• A good understanding of NEC contracts, construction programmes and commercial processes.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within civil engineering.
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience. What's on Offer?
• Salary up to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a major highways infrastructure project in Ballinluig, Perthshire.
• Exposure to technically challenging construction activities.
• A supportive project team and established civil engineering contractor.
• Opportunities for career progression into Senior Site Agent and Project Management positions.
• Long-term career development within the highways and infrastructure sector. Interested? If you're a Site Agent with experience delivering highways or major civil engineering projects and are looking for your next career move in Ballinluig, this could be an excellent opportunity to take on greater responsibility and contribute to a significant infrastructure scheme. Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role.

Footnote

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us