Site Agent

Austin Fraser; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

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

1. 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;
2. Well-respected and successful, our client has secured substantial contracts and are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join their team;
3. 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:

1. 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.
2. Manage the daily operations on site and ensure project timescales are met within a safe and accurate fashion.
3. 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.
4. 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:

1. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified, with at least an HNC in civil engineering.
2. Previous experience working on Power / Energy / civil engineering projects.
3. Valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.
4. Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification desirable.
5. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

What's in it for you

1. Attractive annual salary of up to approx. £50,000 - £60,000 DOE.
2. Benefits package including car/car allowance, pension, 25 days holidays + bank holidays, Life Insurance.
3. 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 Aoife.

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.