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James Gray Recruitment

Glenrothes

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established contractor in the civil engineering sector is seeking a Site Agent to oversee projects in the East Central Belt. This role involves managing site operations, ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations, and leading a team to meet project deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience in the power or energy sector. Join a respected company with over 50 years of experience, offering attractive salary packages and opportunities for growth. This is your chance to contribute to significant projects and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Car/Car Allowance
Pension
25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
Life Insurance

Qualifications

  • Degree-qualified with experience in civil engineering projects.
  • Valid CSCS card and strong leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations on site ensuring project timelines are met.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership Skills
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Technical Drawing Interpretation
Site Management

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering
Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

NEC Contracts

Job description

James Gray Recruitment are actively seeking a Site Agent on behalf of one of our key clients who are an established contractor in the civil engineering sector to work on projects in the East Central Belt.

Our client

  • Our client is a contractor who has been operating for over 50 years across the UK and Ireland, working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on well-known and celebrated projects;
  • Well-respected and successful, our client has secured substantial contracts and are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join their team;
  • This is an excellent opportunity to join a company which has been steadily growing since their inception, and with scope for work for years to come.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with all applicable legislation, Terms & Conditions of the Contract, H&S Plan, Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets, and Contract Quality / Environmental Plan.
  • Manage the daily operations on site and ensure project timescales are met within a safe and accurate fashion.
  • The Site Agent must demonstrate proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, managing subcontractors, and resolving site-specific challenges, such as coordinating outages or mitigating hazards like arc flash risks.
  • Working knowledge of NEC contracts and programme management to handle variations and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

What you’ll need to be successful:

  • The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified, with at least an HNC in civil engineering.
  • Previous experience working on Power / Energy / civil engineering projects.
  • Valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

What’s in it for you:

  • Attractive annual salary of up to approx. £50,000 - £60,000 DOE.
  • Benefits package including car/car allowance, pension, 25 days holidays + bank holidays, Life Insurance.
  • Opportunity to work with a leading company with progression opportunities.

What you need to do next:

Please hit the APPLY NOW button to send your CV to Aoife Cullen at James Gray Recruitment. To hear more about this or other opportunities we are recruiting for, please contact Ronan at 0141 674 9532 or e-mail at aoife@jamesgrayrecruitment.com.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourage equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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