Site Agent – Civil Engineering

Motherwell, Lanarkshire
Boyd Recruitment

Site Agent Civil Engineering

£60,000 £65,000 + Car + Bonus

Based in Biggar / Central Belt (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth / Ayrshire)

Are you an experienced civil engineering professional ready to take ownership of complex infrastructure delivery on standout projects? We are recruiting for a trusted name in heavy civils and energy-sector works. They are recruiting for a Site Agent to lead delivery on their flagship windfarm project.

This is a fully site-based leadership role across the Central Belt, with the first project being based at Whitelaw Brae Windfarm.

Who We re Looking For

You ll be the kind of leader who s been running Civil sites as a Site Manager/Agent or has been punching above as a Sub-Agent ready for more autonomy. Safety comes first, programmes matter, and you re commercially aware without being an accountant.

What You ll Be Doing

• Lead Site Delivery

• Take responsibility for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of works on site

• Act as the on-site Responsible Person, coordinating teams, subcontractors, and resources

• Own daily programme and construction activities with a hands-on, structured approach

• Health, Safety & Environmental

• Operate as Principal Contractor with full CDM compliance

• Produce and manage CPPs, RAMS, inductions, toolbox talks and briefings

• Conduct site safety audits and manage subcontractor compliance

• Oversee environmental controls including pollution prevention and any relevant plans

• Programme & Quality Control

• Plan and drive day-to-day site operations

• Use Asta Powerproject / Primavera P6 / MS Project to track progress and drive delivery

• Monitor quality implementing ITPs, managing inspections and ensuring adherence to specs

Commercial & Procurement Support

• Procure and manage subcontractors, plant and materials safely and efficiently

• Monitor costs and contribute to forecasting, CVRs and valuations

• Support identification and documentation of variations

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Be the key point of contact for client engineers, utility partners and local authorities

• Attend progress meetings and effectively manage communications

• Lead, mentor and develop your site team while driving high standards and accountability

What You Bring

• Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent site experience

• Proven track record in a Site Manager/Agent/Sub-Agent role within civils delivery

• Strong understanding of H&S legislation, quality systems and contracts

• Competency in construction programming and commercial awareness

• Excellent leadership and communication skills

• Flexibility to travel and work away as project demands require

What You ll Get

• Competitive salary: £60 £65k

• Company car

• Performance bonus scheme

• Work on a high-profile, well-resourced windfarm project

• A supportive team and clear progression opportunities

For a confidential chat, contact Boyd Recruitment.