6 Site Agent roles in Inverness

What you'll be doing

About the Role

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join our team for the A9 Dualling project from Tomatin to Moy. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers, and Foremen.


• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards, with a focus on Zero Harm.


• Oversee engineering control, resource allocation, and training needs.


• Drive quality assurance through site audits and process improvements.


• Manage productivity, cost control, and subcontractor performance.


• Support risk management, programme delivery, and operational excellence.


• Ensure compliance with contractual and commercial obligations.

Who we're looking for

• Proven experience in a Site Agent role, preferably on major infrastructure projects.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.


• Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.


• SMSTS qualified, holding a valid CSCS Card and a full UK driving licence.


• Competent in engineering principles, contract management (NEC forms), and cost forecasting.


• Strong problem-solving, communication, and IT skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a landmark project improving Scotland’s transport network.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Professional development and career growth opportunities.


• Work within a collaborative and safety-first environment.

Professional and personal development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

*70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section 

Why work for us

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life.

Here are some of our key benefits:

• Competitive base salary relevant to your role


• Defined contribution pension scheme


• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times


• Life cover


• 25 days annual holiday leave (plus bank holidays)


• Company car / car allowance


• Private healthcare


• Access to company share incentive scheme


• 16 hours / two days fully paid volunteer time


• Plus a wide range of voluntary benefits, customised to your preference

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