Site Agent

Contract Scotland; Kilsyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent to oversee high-profile power transmission projects across Scotland. This role involves managing site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a civil engineering background and proven leadership skills. Join us to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Site Agent or similar leadership role.
• Experience in power transmission (132kV–400kV) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams in the safe and efficient delivery of high-voltage power transmission works.
• Manage site programmes, logistics, and daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Project Management

Education

Civil Engineering

Job description

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Are you an experienced Site Agent with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects that power the nation? We’re looking for a dynamic and driven professional to lead site operations on high-profile power transmission schemes across Scotland.

The Role

You’ll be at the forefront of major energy infrastructure works, taking responsibility for site delivery on power transmission and distribution projects. With a strong focus on health & safety, quality, and programme management, you’ll coordinate subcontractors, liaise with key stakeholders, and ensure that project milestones are met on time and within budget.

This role will be based at head office outside of Glasgow to complete ECI works then when the project hit the ground you’ll be site-based near Inverness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site teams in the safe and efficient delivery of high-voltage power transmission works
• Manage site programmes, logistics, and daily operations
• Ensure compliance with all HSE legislation and internal standards
• Interface with clients, local authorities, and the wider project team
• Maintain detailed site records, reporting progress and managing risks
• Support project managers in cost control, resource planning, and procurement
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Site Agent or similar leadership role on infrastructure or utility projects
• Experience in power transmission (132kV–400kV) is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of CDM, environmental, and safety regulations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Civil engineering background or related technical discipline
  
  

Why Join Us?

You’ll become part of a leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. We offer long-term career development, industry-leading training, and the chance to make a real impact in the transition to a low-carbon future.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of Scotland’s energy transformation, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of power transmission.

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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