Site Agent – Borders of Scotland

March 14, 2026
£350 - £350
Urgent

Job Description

Site Agent Scottish Borders (Freelance)

Boyd Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a freelance project across the Scottish Borders. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a civil engineering project while leading a skilled site team.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will:

  • Lead and manage the site team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery

  • Allocate resources effectively and ensure each team member has the right skills and support

  • Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions

  • Monitor and analyse fully resourced programmes to meet project targets

  • Manage subcontractors and build strong collaborative relationships

  • Produce operational target programmes aligned with the overall construction programme

  • Ensure all works meet quality standards and maintain rigorous QA control

  • Uphold health & safety standards across the site

  • Communicate effectively and maintain excellent organisation throughout the project

Requirements

  • HND or BSc in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience

  • Proven experience on water or heavy civils projects

  • Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to mentor junior team members and drive high-performance delivery

This is a freelance assignment based in the Scottish Borders, with an immediate start.

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV or email (url removed) for further information.

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