Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for Site Agents to work for an exceptionally busy civil engineering contractor on Scottish Water projects in the Glasgow / Ayrshire area. This an great opportunity to work for an exceptionally busy company which as part of a framework has a guaranteed workload for years to come and most importantly has a reputation in the marketplace for really looking after their employees. 

Reporting to the Contracts Manager your duties as Site Agent 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
• Supporting all business objectives

Applications are welcome from candidates with:

• A minimum qualification of HNC Civil Engineering
• Sub Agent, Site Agent or Site Manager experience gained working for another civil engineering contractor
• Ideally some experience working on water projects
• Knowledge of safety and environmental legislation
• Good IT skills