Site Agent​/Senior Site Agent

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Sector: SPEN Civils & Electrical (Power & Energy)

Location: Site Based

Regional Office: Cumbernauld, Scotland

• 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

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 multi-disciplinary civil engineering/electrical projects. The wider regional team is also responsible for delivering infrastructure projects and maintenance works for a diverse portfolio of clients including Local Authorities, Network Rail, and Environmental Agencies.

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 all applicable legislation, terms and conditions of the contract, contract health and safety plan, work package plans and task briefing sheets, 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.

• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC),
• Appointed Persons,
• IOSH,
• Service Detection,
• SPEN/SSE/DRAX Comp persons preferable.
• Previous experience working in a substation environment and will carry 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.

If you are a proactive, driven individual looking to contribute to exciting infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Amco Giffen is a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. The company specialises in civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance and has ongoing successful projects across the country. They deliver exceptional peace of mind for customers on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments across a range of public and private sectors.

We value collective expertise and the spark that one person can bring. Amco Giffen is committed to improving diversity & inclusion, offering training, raising awareness, regular forums and an engagement calendar of activities to encourage participation at all levels. The company’s diversity journey is embedded in its core values of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork. Amco Giffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes all who meet the job requirements.

Amco Giffen supports safety and wellbeing as a priority, including trained mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme providing 24/7 counselling and advice services.

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about Amco Giffen career opportunities, please contact

Recruitment Manager

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Construction