Site Agent

Site Agent / Project Manager – Major Earthworks Project (Western Isles)
Location: Isle of Lewis
Contract Length: 18 months (with potential to extend to 4 years)
Rate: Up to £450 - £550 per day including accommodation & flights (Outside IR35)
Rotation Options: Monday–Friday or 11-on/3-off rotation. Friday could be worked from home as regular flight path to and from Glasgow

Are you an experienced Site Agent or Project Manager with a strong background in complex earthworks? An exciting long-term freelance opportunity is available on a landmark energy infrastructure project in the Western Isles.

This role will see you leading the delivery of a major converter station platform as part of the new HVDC connection between the Isle of Lewis and the mainland – a critical link in Scotland’s renewable energy strategy.

• Part of a major HVDC converter station and energy export cable installation

• Earthworks scope:

  • 450,000m³ of peat

  • 150,000–200,000m³ of gravel

  • 800m³ of rock

• Initial contract: 18 months, with follow-on works likely to extend duration for a few years after.

As most senior person on site, you''ll:

• Oversee a site team of -20 including sub-agents, engineers, a foreman, and HSE support

• Be supported off-site by a wider technical and compliance team (design, quality, HSE, planning, environmental, social value)

• Report to a Senior Project Manager

• Ensure safe and efficient delivery of earthworks in a challenging location

• Proven experience managing large-scale earthworks projects

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills

• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Project software

• CSCS and SMSTS required; First Aid desirable

• Variety of quality accommodation available: hotel, hostel, or private houses (1–3 bedrooms)

• No bunk-style shared housing – suitable for long-term stays

• Flexible working options:

  • Monday–Friday with flights from Glasgow (08:00 arrival into Stornoway)

  • 11-day rotation with 3 days off as alternative option

  • Open to candidates travelling from other major Scottish cities

• Day rate: Up ro £500 per day, including accommodation & flights

• Outside IR35

• Long-term opportunity with follow-on work expected beyond initial 18 months

If you’re a proven Site Agent or Project Manager with a passion for delivering challenging infrastructure projects, we’d love to speak with you.

Apply today or contact Julie or Morghan at Contract Scotland for a confidential conversation.

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