Site Agent / Snr Agent in Cumbernauld

Job Title

Site Agent / Senior Site Agent

Company

AmcoGiffen

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 multidisciplinary civil engineering/electrical projects.

The wider regional team is 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 applicable legislation, terms and conditions of the contract, contract health and safety plan, work package plans and task briefing sheets and 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

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.

Contact

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team: tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk. Recruitment Manager

Equal Opportunities

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro‑actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non‑membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.