Deanston Cooper's client, a highly successful, established, civil engineering contractor based in East Ayrshire, has a current requirement for a Site Agent to manage main contracting projects in the Ayrshire and South Glasgow areas.

Working for blue chip clients on projects up to £1million in value including roadworks, drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete, commercial buildings and sub stations, duties 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 are welcome from candidates with:

• A minimum qualification of HNC Civil Engineering
• Sub Agent or Site Agent / Site Manager experience gained working for another civil engineering contractor
• At lest 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