Site Agent

Logical Personnel Solutions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering and energy contractor in Glasgow seeks an experienced Site Agent to oversee major projects across Scotland. You will take charge of project leadership, managing site teams and ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in civil engineering and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, vehicle allowance, and opportunities for career progression in the growing infrastructure sector.

Benefits

Vehicle allowance

Full benefits package

Strong progression pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent, Sub Agent, or Senior Engineer in civil engineering.
• Experience in energy infrastructure, substations, utilities, or renewables sectors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of HSEQ legislation and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of civil engineering projects across Scotland.
• Supervise site teams and ensure safe delivery of projects.
• Drive compliance with CDM and HSEQ standards.
• Review engineering drawings for accuracy.
• Manage site documentation and maintain programme performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Construction processes knowledge

Reading construction drawings

Job description

Site Agent - Civil Engineering & Energy Infrastructure

Location: Glasgow (projects across Scotland)**

Sector: Infrastructure / Energy / Utilities / Heavy Civils

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Vehicle/Allowance + Benefits

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A leading civil engineering and energy infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent to support major projects across Scotland. Operating from a strong Glasgow base, the company delivers high-profile works in renewables, grid upgrades, substations, utilities, highways, drainage, structures, and large-scale civil engineering.

With a secured pipeline of long-term work in the Scottish infrastructure and energy sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with strong career development and project diversity.

THE ROLE

As Site Agent, you will take operational leadership of civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects across Scotland. You will oversee site teams, subcontractors, programme delivery, and HSEQ compliance while maintaining excellent communication with clients and internal project stakeholders. This role offers autonomy, responsibility, and exposure to some of Scotland's most important infrastructure and renewable energy investments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the day-to-day management of civil engineering and energy projects across Scotland.
• Supervise site teams, labour, plant, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Drive compliance with CDM, company processes, and industry HSEQ standards.
• Review engineering drawings, technical documents, and design information for accuracy and buildability.
• Manage site documentation including RAMS, permits, quality records, and daily progress reports.
• Maintain programme performance, identify delays, and implement corrective measures.
• Interface with clients, DNOs/TNOs, local authorities, landowners, and project stakeholders.
• Support commercial teams with cost control, change management, and subcontractor coordination.
• Conduct progress meetings and produce accurate site reporting.
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example at all times.

ABOUT YOU

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Site Agent, Sub Agent, or Senior Engineer in civil engineering.
• Experience in one or more of the following sectors: energy infrastructure, substations, utilities, renewables, grid connections, heavy civils, or infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of construction processes, HSEQ legislation, and CDM regulations.
• Confident in reading drawings, planning works, coordinating resources, and managing project delivery.
• CSCS (Gold/Black), SMSTS, and First Aid.

Desirable:

• Experience working on BESS, wind farm civils, substations, or cable installation projects.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Supervisor (TWS).
• NEC contract exposure.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive salary with vehicle/allowance and full benefits package.
• Glasgow-based role with travel to Scottish project sites.
• Opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Strong progression pathways within an expanding contractor.
• Stable, long-term workload with major clients in the energy and utilities sectors