Site Agent/Project Manager

Company: Clarkson Owens Recruitment Limited
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

Job Description

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Site Agent / Project Manager

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Location: Edinburgh

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Employment Type: Freelance

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Duration: Initially until January, with potential for extension

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Sector: Civil Engineering / Renewables

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Clarkson Owens Recruitment is currently working with a large civil engineering contractor to recruit a Site Agent / Project Manager for an upcoming renewables project.

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The role will initially focus on pre-construction activities for a major renewables project in Dundee, with some involvement in an existing project in Edinburgh during the first few weeks.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Agent or Project Manager with a civil engineering background who is looking to work with a major contractor on a busy and potentially long-term programme of work.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Supporting the pre-construction phase of a major renewables project.
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  • Liaising directly with the client and other project stakeholders.
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  • Preparing and reviewing method statements and associated project documentation.
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  • Assisting with the planning and coordination of upcoming works.
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  • Helping oversee an existing project in Edinburgh during the initial 3–4 weeks.
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  • Working closely with the wider project and site teams to ensure works are properly planned and coordinated.
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  • Maintaining strong communication with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
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  • Supporting the project through to construction and delivery as required.
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About You

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The ideal candidate will have:

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  • Previous experience as a Site Agent, Project Manager or similar within civil engineering.
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  • Strong experience working with clients and project stakeholders.
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  • Experience preparing method statements and project documentation.
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  • A strong understanding of pre-construction and project planning.
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  • Experience working on large-scale civil engineering projects.
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  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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  • The ability to work independently while also coordinating effectively with the wider project team.
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  • Experience within the renewables sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
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What's on Offer?

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  • Freelance position initially running until January.
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  • Potential for a longer-term extension due to a strong and ongoing project pipeline.
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  • Opportunity to work with a large civil engineering contractor.
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  • Involvement in a significant renewables project.
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  • Edinburgh-based with initial involvement in a Dundee project.
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If you are an experienced Site Agent or Project Manager with a civil engineering background and are interested in discussing this opportunity, please get in touch with Clarkson Owens Recruitment for further information. All applications will be treated confidentially.

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Posted: October 7th, 2026