Site Agent Inverness £50,000 – £60,000 Car / Allowance Benefits The Opportunity A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a highly capable Site Agent to join their growing regional team in the north of Scotland. With a secure portfolio of highways, civils and infrastructure works across the Central Belt and Highlands, this role offers long-term opportunity, responsibility and development within a business committed to doing things right. This is a key operational leadership position, overseeing the full delivery of a major section of civil engineering works and managing a multi-disciplinary site team. If you’re a motivated individual with a passion for safe delivery and performance management, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Role As Site Agent, you will take ownership of a section of major civils works and lead the site delivery team including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Foremen. You’ll be responsible for safety, programme, quality, cost and productivity – ensuring that works are delivered efficiently, professionally and in full compliance with contract requirements. You’ll report into a Project Manager and work closely with planning, commercial, design and subcontractor teams to drive performance and deliver against business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, direction and daily management of site teams across multiple disciplines Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental standards and contribute to a Zero Harm culture Monitor performance against KPIs, programme and budgets – implementing improvements as needed Chair site meetings, contribute to project risk management, and lead periodic reviews Drive quality and oversee completion of handover documentation and as-built records Support the procurement, coordination and commercial management of subcontractors Produce progress reports, attend internal and external progress meetings Mentor junior team members and develop a high-performance site culture About You Significant experience as a Site Agent or Senior Sub Agent on large-scale civils projects Background in highways, earthworks, drainage, structures, or general infrastructure delivery Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams SMSTS and CSCS certified, with a full UK driving licence Excellent communication, planning and reporting skills Proficient in site systems, risk management and construction programme tools Strong understanding of NEC contracts and cost management principles Committed to health & safety, sustainability, and continual improvement Resilient, organised and able to make informed decisions on the ground What’s On Offer Competitive salary based on experience Company car or car allowance Private healthcare and generous pension scheme 25 days annual leave bank holidays Defined career path with long-term development opportunities Share incentive scheme Paid volunteer leave and a range of employee benefits