Engineering Sub Agent, Civil Engineering

Sector: Civil Engineering – Non-Rail Infrastructure (Power, Energy & Structures)

Location: Site-based across Scotland (Central Belt & beyond)

Regional Office: Cumbernauld

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus 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

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Sub Agent to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of non-rail civil engineering projects across Scotland. Working as part of an established team, you will support the management and delivery of projects across a varied client base, playing a key role in ensuring contracts are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Current and upcoming schemes include:

• Substation civils and energy infrastructure works
• Bridge and footbridge construction / replacement
• Pipeline refurbishment projects
• Earthworks, roads and general civils packages

You will be part of a busy, multi-disciplinary civil engineering team delivering works across:

• Power & energy infrastructure
• Structures 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.

As Sub Agent, you will support the Project Manager and Site Agents in the planning, coordination and delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring all contractual and operational requirements are met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring contracts are delivered in line with:
  • Relevant legislation
  • Contract terms and conditions
  • Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality plans
  • Work Package Plans and Task Briefings
• Supporting delivery of projects within programme and budget
• Monitoring contract progress and performance against targets
• Working closely with site teams and commercial teams to manage costs
• Identifying, managing and recording changes to scope
• Producing regular reports on progress for senior management
• Supporting coordination of site activities and subcontractors
• Maintaining strong communication with internal teams and stakeholders

You will be an experienced civil engineering professional, ideally stepping up from Senior Engineer level or already operating as a Sub Agent within infrastructure projects.

• Experience as a Senior Engineer or Sub Agent within civil engineering
• Strong background in general civils, infrastructure, or structural works
• Proven experience working on multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong organisational, communication and coordination skills
• Good understanding of commercial and contract management principles

• HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• SMSTS
• CSCS

• Experience with in power or energy sectors (SPEN, SSE, DRAX etc.)
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• IOSH
• Broader infrastructure or rail experience (beneficial for wider project exposure)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team delivering a secure and varied pipeline of infrastructure projects across Scotland, with clear opportunities to develop your career into Site Agent and beyond.

Amco Giffen 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 Amco Giffen.