Site Agent – Civils / Utilities – Scottish Highlands
Location: Scottish Highlands
Company: Leading Main Civils Contractor
Salary: Excellent package including a market-leading salary, generous holiday entitlement, outstanding pension scheme, and a fantastic bonus structure
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Site Agent to join our growing team in the Scottish Highlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and capable individual to take a leading role in the delivery of complex civil engineering and utilities projects across a diverse portfolio, including:
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Wind Farms
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Substations and Major Cabling Works
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Highways and Infrastructure Projects
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Marine and Energy-Related Civils Schemes
You will play a key part in managing the day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and programme objectives are achieved while maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and your site team.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage all on-site activities in line with project programmes and company standards
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Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
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Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and design teams to ensure smooth project delivery
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Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour to achieve project targets
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Provide accurate progress reporting and maintain excellent communication with senior management and clients
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Drive a culture of performance, safety, and continuous improvement across the site
About You
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Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (essential)
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Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Engineer on Civils and/or Utilities projects
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Strong technical knowledge across a range of infrastructure works – wind, energy, marine, or highways experience advantageous
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Excellent leadership and communication skills with a proactive, solution-focused approach
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to work across the Highlands region
What’s on Offer
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Market-leading salary reflective of your experience and capability
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Generous holiday allowance
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Excellent pension scheme
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Industry-leading bonus structure
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Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a respected main contractor
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Supportive team culture and genuine long-term career development prospects
If you’re an experienced Site Agent looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking and dynamic contractor, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to brian@paxtonpersonnel.co.uk