Exciting Opportunity: Site Engineer / Sub Agent – Highway Project, Inverness

Role Overview

Our client, a highly respected name in civil engineering and infrastructure—renowned for their commitment to staff development, low turnover, and leadership in renewable-focused projects—is seeking an experienced Site Engineer or Sub Agent. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a major highway project, delivering long-term benefits to the north of Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Support: Assist the senior project team in implementing the engineering strategy for the project.
Resource Management: Oversee materials, equipment, and labour within budget, ensuring their safe and efficient use on-site.
Communication: Ensure all design details, procedures, and quality systems are effectively communicated.
Technical Guidance: Verify work quality, provide technical support, and maintain high standards across project teams.
Audits & Meetings: Conduct audits and lead regular meetings to promote best practices, address safety issues, and identify areas for improvement.
Stakeholder Relations: Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and suppliers to support project success.
Industry Awareness: Stay up to date with trends and new technologies to ensure technical excellence.
Team Leadership: Motivate and coach team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Engineering Task Management: Address engineering tasks effectively, considering site constraints, regulatory requirements, and client needs.
Procurement Oversight: Support procurement and material control, including schedules and cost reporting.
Quality Control: Implement quality control measures to meet client expectations and ensure successful project delivery.
Reporting: Provide accurate weekly and monthly progress updates to senior management.
Project Feedback: Offer feedback on project performance to support future estimating improvements.
Digital Tools: Utilise digital tools where possible to support project execution.
Safety Commitment: Uphold Balfour Beatty’s values, prioritising safety and Zero Harm.
Sustainability: Contribute to CSUK’s sustainability objectives.

Skills & Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Proven engineering experience and expertise in civil infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of engineering standards and best practices.
Valid CSCS card.
Keen attention to detail, with the ability to identify urgent issues and drive solutions.
Previous management experience in construction or related sectors, with an understanding of industry trends.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused, flexible approach.
Knowledge of BIM models and report generation (advantageous).
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site as required.

What’s on Offer?

This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a company car. With a strong pipeline of projects extending beyond 2024, this is an excellent time to join a dynamic and growing team.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their CV or contact Adam Rahma at (phone number removed), quoting reference J45476.

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