Site Agent / Senior Site Agent
Sector: Civil Engineering – Non-Rail Infrastructure (Power, Energy & Structures)
Region: Scotland ¦ Cumbernauld (Projects Across Central Belt & Beyond)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Agent / Senior Site Agent to join our Scotland team, delivering a diverse portfolio of non-rail civil engineering projects across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure and structures.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
* Company car or car allowance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Up to 3 volunteer days per year
* Company pension scheme
* Life insurance & healthcare plan
* Structured career progression and development pathways
* Ongoing training and learning opportunities
* A safe, inclusive and supportive working environment
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the simultaneous delivery of multiple projects across a varied client base.
Upcoming and live schemes include:
* Boreland Footbridge Replacement (Network Rail)
* Drumjohn Pipeline Refurbishment (DRAX)
* Hopsrig Substation Works (SPEN)
This role will also support pre-construction and post-construction activities, offering a broad and engaging workload across the project lifecycle.
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Business Unit
You will be part of a busy, multi-disciplinary civil engineering team delivering works across power & energy, structures, highways and general civils. The team operates across a strong portfolio of frameworks and standalone projects for clients including SPEN, SSE, DRAX, Network Rail and Local Authorities.
Typical works include:
* Substation civils and access infrastructure
* Bridge and footbridge construction / replacement
* Pipeline refurbishment and utilities infrastructure
* Earthworks, roads and general civils packages
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The Role
As Site Agent / Senior Site Agent, you will be accountable for the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed to programme, budget and specification.
Key responsibilities include:
* Full responsibility for site operations across multiple live projects
* Ensuring projects are delivered in line with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards
* Managing site teams, subcontractors and supervisors
* Coordinating engineering, commercial and construction activities
* Managing programme performance and driving progress on site
* Maintaining communication with the Project Manager and key stakeholders
* Managing changes to scope and ensuring effective cost control
* Producing regular progress and performance reports
* Supporting pre-construction planning and post-delivery close out
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About You
You will be an experienced civil engineering professional with a strong track record of delivering infrastructure projects, ideally within power, energy or general civils environments.
Essential:
* Experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent within civil engineering
* Strong background in general civils, structures or infrastructure projects
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Strong commercial, engineering and leadership capability
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
Qualifications:
* HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
* SMSTS
* CSCS
Desirable:
* Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
* Appointed Person (Lifting)
* IOSH
* Service Detection training
* SPEN / SSE / DRAX competencies
* Experience working within Tier 1 rail environments (beneficial for wider business flexibility)
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in delivering critical infrastructure projects across Scotland, working within a well-established team on a diverse and secure pipeline of work across multiple sectors.