Site Manager / Senior Site Manager
Sector: Civil Engineering – Non-Rail Infrastructure (Power, Energy & Structures)
Location: Site-based across Scotland (Central Belt & beyond)
Regional Office: Cumbernauld
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
Opportunity
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager / Senior Site Manager to join our Scotland team, delivering a diverse portfolio of non-rail civil engineering projects across multiple sectors including power, energy, infrastructure and structures.
You will play a key role in the delivery of a growing pipeline of work across a varied client base, taking ownership of site operations and ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery.
Current and upcoming schemes include
- Substation civils and energy infrastructure works
- Bridge and footbridge construction / replacement
- Pipelines refurbishment projects
- Earthworks, roads and general civils packages
Business Unit
You will be part of a busy, multi-disciplinary civil engineering team delivering works across:
- Power & energy infrastructure
- Structural works and bridges
- Highways and general civils
- Utilities and pipeline projects
The team operates across a strong portfolio of frameworks and standalone projects for clients including SPEN, SSE, DRAX, Network Rail and Local Authorities.
The Role
As Site Manager / Senior Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of site-based works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme and to specification.
Key responsibilities include
- Full responsibility for site set-up, operations and daily management
- Supervising workforce, subcontractors and site teams
- Ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards
- Managing site records, reporting and progress tracking
- Ordering materials, plant and equipment
- Delivering site briefings, toolbox talks and inductions
- Coordinating with engineering, commercial and project teams
- Managing programme performance and driving progress on site
- Maintaining strong communication with stakeholders and clients
- Supporting change management and maintaining accurate site documentation
About You
You will be an experienced civil engineering professional with a strong background in non-rail infrastructure projects, ideally within power, energy or general civils environments.
Essential
- Experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager within civil engineering
- Strong background in general civils, structures or infrastructure projects
- Proven ability to manage site operations and deliver projects successfully
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Good understanding of health & safety and quality standards
Qualifications
- SMSTS
- CSCS
- HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
- IOSH
- Lifting/Appointed Person
- Experience working on power or energy frameworks (e.g. SPEN, SSE, DRAX)
- Broader infrastructure or rail exposure beneficial
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. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Site / Snr Site Manager in Cumbernauld employer: AmcoGiffen
AmcoGiffen is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work culture in Cumbernauld. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, including internal programmes for leadership and continuous learning, employees are encouraged to thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful projects in civil engineering across Scotland. The company fosters a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in driving quality and operational excellence.
