Job Description
Site Agent Civil Engineering
£60,000 £65,000 + Car + Bonus
Based in Biggar / Central Belt (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth / Ayrshire)
Are you an experienced civil engineering professional ready to take ownership of complex infrastructure delivery on standout projects? We are recruiting for a trusted name in heavy civils and energy-sector works. They are recruiting for a Site Agent to lead delivery on their flagship windfarm project.
This is a fully site-based leadership role across the Central Belt, with the first project being based at Whitelaw Brae Windfarm.
Who We re Looking For
You ll be the kind of leader who s been running Civil sites as a Site Manager/Agent or has been punching above as a Sub-Agent ready for more autonomy. Safety comes first, programmes matter, and you re commercially aware without being an accountant.
What You ll Be Doing
- Lead Site Delivery
- Take responsibility for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of works on site
- Act as the on-site Responsible Person, coordinating teams, subcontractors, and resources
- Own daily programme and construction activities with a hands-on, structured approach
- Health, Safety & Environmental
- Operate as Principal Contractor with full CDM compliance
- Produce and manage CPPs, RAMS, inductions, toolbox talks and briefings
- Conduct site safety audits and manage subcontractor compliance
- Oversee environmental controls including pollution prevention and any relevant plans
- Programme & Quality Control
- Plan and drive day-to-day site operations
- Use Asta Powerproject / Primavera P6 / MS Project to track progress and drive delivery
- Monitor quality implementing ITPs, managing inspections and ensuring adherence to specs
Commercial & Procurement Support
- Procure and manage subcontractors, plant and materials safely and efficiently
- Monitor costs and contribute to forecasting, CVRs and valuations
- Support identification and documentation of variations
Stakeholder & Team Leadership
- Be the key point of contact for client engineers, utility partners and local authorities
- Attend progress meetings and effectively manage communications
- Lead, mentor and develop your site team while driving high standards and accountability
What You Bring
- Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent site experience
- Proven track record in a Site Manager/Agent/Sub-Agent role within civils delivery
- Strong understanding of H&S legislation, quality systems and contracts
- Competency in construction programming and commercial awareness
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Flexibility to travel and work away as project demands require
What You ll Get
- Competitive salary: £60 £65k
- Company car
- Performance bonus scheme
- Work on a high-profile, well-resourced windfarm project
- A supportive team and clear progression opportunities
For a confidential chat, contact Boyd Recruitment.
