Site Agent

Description:

We’re looking for a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent to join our expanding rail team, delivering key enhancement works across the Edinburgh to Fife corridor in Scotland.

This is an opportunity to take on a visible leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking team, where your contribution will directly shape the safe and successful delivery of critical infrastructure.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

You’ll take ownership of day-to-day site operations, leading teams and coordinating works across a variety of rail and civil engineering disciplines.

Working within a live rail environment, you’ll play a central role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while supporting and developing the people around you.

Projects include bridges, earthworks, civils, and station/property upgrades, offering a varied and engaging workload.

Benefits
- Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Company contributory Pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Health Cash Plan & Rewards
- Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
- Consistent learning opportunities
- Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in leadership and much more.
- A safe place to work
- Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard
- Build the Future of Scotland’s Rail Infrastructure

Responsibilities
- Leading, motivating and supporting site teams, including engineers, supervisors and subcontract partners
- Creating a positive, inclusive and safety-first site culture
- Planning and coordinating works to meet programme and commercial targets
- Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental and quality standards
- Reviewing drawings and technical information to guide delivery
- Overseeing essential documentation, including:
- Risk Assessments
- Work Package Plans
- Inspection & Test Plans
- Task Briefings / Safe Work Packs
- Monitoring progress, managing change and ensuring effective communication across the project
- Mentoring and developing junior staff, helping others grow in their careers

Experience in the following is valued:
- Rail infrastructure and live operational environments
- Civil engineering, including bridges, earthworks and stations/property
- Managing and supervising site-based teams
- Interpreting drawings, specifications and programme requirements
- Above all, we’re looking for someone who is approachable, organised and committed to delivering quality work while supporting others.

Qualifications
- CSCS Card
- Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or similar)
- SMSTS
- PTS

Desirable:
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)