Sub-Agent – Highways Scheme
Location: Stirling, Scotland
Sector: Highways / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Sub-Agent to join our team on a highways infrastructure scheme in Stirling. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated civil engineering professional with a strong background in highways construction and site delivery to play a key role in the successful completion of the project.
The successful candidate will support the Agent and Project Manager in managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Agent in the planning, coordination and delivery of highways construction activities.
* Manage day-to-day site operations, including earthworks, drainage, road construction, kerbing and surfacing.
* Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, RAMS and project requirements.
* Monitor programme progress, resource allocation and productivity to ensure key milestones are achieved.
* Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, plant and materials.
* Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality assurance.
* Liaise with the client, local authorities, utility providers and other project stakeholders.
* Identify and manage site risks, technical issues and potential programme delays.
* Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and quality documentation.
* Support commercial management, cost control and change management processes.
Requirements
* Proven experience in a Sub-Agent, Site Agent or similar senior site management role within civil engineering or highways construction.
* Strong knowledge of highways infrastructure, including earthworks, drainage, road construction and surfacing.
* Relevant Civil Engineering or Construction Management qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
* Valid CSCS card appropriate to the role.
* SMSTS certification or equivalent, where required.
* Good understanding of health and safety legislation, quality assurance and construction methodologies.
* Experience working to construction programmes, managing subcontractors and coordinating site resources.
* Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
* Knowledge of the Specification for Highway Works and relevant Scottish highways standards would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work on a major highways infrastructure scheme in Stirling.
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
* Opportunity to develop your career within a well-established civil engineering environment.
* Long-term project opportunity, subject to programme and project requirements.
If you have the relevant highways experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Scotland, we would welcome your application