Site Agent / Senior Site Agent
Sector: SPEN Civils & Electrical (Power & Energy)
Location: Site Based
Regional Office: Cumbernauld, Scotland
In Return, We Offer:
* Competitive annual salary, negotiable based on experience
* Company car or car allowance
* 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Up to 3 volunteer days per year
* Company contributory pension scheme
* Life insurance coverage
* Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
* Generous employee referral scheme
* Support for personal and professional development with clear career progression pathways
* Consistent learning and development opportunities
* A safe and inclusive workplace
* Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard
Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Site Agent with a robust background in managing projects for Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN). This role is situated in a busy and fast-paced project and maintenance environment where you will oversee a variety of multi-disciplinary civil engineering/electrical projects.
The wider regional team is also responsible for delivering infrastructure projects and maintenance works for a diverse portfolio of clients including Local Authorities, Network Rail, and Environmental Agencies.
The Role: As the Site Agent, you will be responsible for the daily management and successful delivery of engineering projects on behalf of Scottish Power & Energy Networks, ensuring that they are executed on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards.
Ensure that the contract is executed in accordance with:
* All applicable legislation
* Terms and Conditions of the Contract
* Contract Health and Safety Plan
* Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets
* Contract Quality / Environmental Plan
* Manage projects to ensure they are delivered within programme and budget constraints.
* Liaise with site staff and the managing surveyor to keep tender allowances within limits.
* Continuously monitor contract progress to ensure objectives are met.
* Identify and effectively manage changes to the contract in coordination with the site team.
* Provide formal reports on contract progress to the Contracts Manager.
Requirements: To succeed in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:
Qualifications:
* Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering
Experience:
* Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC),
* Appointed Persons,
* IOSH,
* Service Detection,
* SPEN/SSE/DRAX Comp persons preferable.
* Previous experience working in a substation environment and will carry the necessary competencies in line with safety rules 5th edition
* Ability to interpret contract drawings and specifications accurately
* Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
* Proficient record-keeping skills for progress and quality control
* Experience at the Site Agent level in civil engineering contracting, particularly in energy and power-related infrastructure projects and maintenance.
If you are a proactive, driven individual looking to contribute to exciting infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.