Site Agent

Deanston Cooper's client is a highly successful, long established, privately owned civil engineering contractor working on projects including roads, bridges, infrastructure and substations. Due to continued expansion they are now looking to recruit a Site Agent to be based on a project in Musselburgh. Subsequent projects will all be in the Edinburgh & Lothians area.

As Site Agent your duties will include:

• Managing and optimising the construction programme
• Managing and minimising construction costs
• Fostering and maintaining good working relationships with the client and client representatives
• Leading Safety Management on site for all activities, suppliers and subcontractors
• Providing timely and accurate reports, forecasts and budgets for internal purposes
• Leading, motivating and monitoring the site team and developing the strategy as required
• Managing the supply chain

Applications for the role of Site Agent are welcome from candidates with:

• A minimum qualification of HNC Civil Engineering
• Sub Agent or Site Agent or Site Manager experience gained working for another civil engineering contractor
• At least 5 years experience of working on a variety of civil engineering projects
• Knowledge of safety legislation
• Positive and proactive approach to problem solving
• Good commercial skills