Deanston Cooper's client is a highly successful, long established, privately owned civil engineering contractor working on projects including roads, bridges, infrastructure and substations. Due to continued expansion they are now looking to recruit a Site Agent to be based on a project in Musselburgh. Subsequent projects will all be in the Edinburgh&Lothians area. As Site Agent your duties will include: * Managing and optimising the construction programme * Managing and minimising construction costs * Fostering and maintaining good working relationships with the client and client representatives * Leading Safety Management on site for all activities, suppliers and subcontractors * Providing timely and accurate reports, forecasts and budgets for internal purposes * Leading, motivating and monitoring the site team and developing the strategy as required * Managing the supply chain Applications for the role of Site Agent are welcome from candidates with: * A minimum qualification of HNC Civil Engineering * Sub Agent or Site Agent or Site Manager experience gained working for another civil engineering contractor * At least 5 years experience of working on a variety of civil engineering projects * Knowledge of safety legislation * Positive and proactive approach to problem solving * Good commercial