Sub Agent

First Task; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Scotland is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to enhance project delivery for energy infrastructure projects. This role involves managing site activities, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in similar roles, with a background in power or renewables. Opportunities for long-term work and career progression within a growing team are available, alongside a competitive salary or day rate, depending on contract type.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term workload

Career progression

Opportunities to work on major projects

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer role.
• Background in civils, power, utilities, or renewables.
• Strong understanding of site-based health & safety and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of site activities across projects.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Job description

We are working with a leading contractor delivering a range of power and renewable energy projects across Scotland. Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Sub Agent to support project delivery on site.

This role offers the opportunity to work across energy infrastructure projects, including power networks, substations, overhead lines, wind, and renewable-related civils works.

The Role

As Sub Agent, you will support the Site Agent and Project Manager in the day-to-day delivery of projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to specification.

• Assisting with the management of site activities across power or renewables projects
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Supporting planning and short-term programming of works
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Managing permits, RAMS, and site documentation
• Liaising with engineers, commercial teams, and clients
• Supporting progress reporting and site records

About You

• Previous experience in a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer role
• Background in civils, power, utilities, or renewables
• Experience on projects such as overhead lines, substations, wind farms, cabling, or associated civils
• Strong understanding of site-based health & safety and quality processes
• SMSTS (or working towards) preferred
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary or day rate (depending on contract type)
• Long-term workload across Scotland
• Opportunities to work on major power and renewable energy schemes
• Career progression within a growing energy-focused team