Site Agent

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited.; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering company is seeking a skilled Site Agent to oversee civil engineering projects in Cumbernauld. In this role, you will manage project delivery, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, while liaising with teams to track progress and effectively manage changes. The suitable candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering, valid SMSTS certification, and relevant experience in project management within the energy and power sectors. Strong record-keeping and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Proven experience as a Site Agent in civil engineering contracting.
• Valid SMSTS certification is needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of engineering projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Monitor contract progress and manage changes effectively.
• Provide formal reports to the Contracts Manager.

Skills

Project management

Liaising with teams

Monitoring contract progress

Interpreting contract drawings

Record-keeping

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

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.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring 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
• Managing projects to ensure they are delivered within programme and budget constraints.
• Liaising with site staff and the managing surveyor to keep tender allowances within limits.
• Continuously monitoring contract progress to ensure objectives are met.
• Identifying and effectively managing changes to the contract in coordination with the site team.
• Providing formal reports on contract progress to the Contracts Manager.

Requirements

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 carrying 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.