Sub Agent

Boyd Recruitment

Sub Agent – Civil Engineering

£38000-£45000 + Bonus

Based in Ballingry

Are you a driven civil engineering professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for a trusted name in heavy civils and energy-sector works, delivering complex infrastructure and substation projects across Scotland.

This is a genuine opportunity for a capable Sub Agent or experienced Site Engineer looking to step up into more responsibility.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll already be operating as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer within a civils environment and comfortable managing sections of works independently.

You understand that strong planning, safety compliance and commercial awareness are what separate good projects from great ones. You’re organised, proactive, and ready to grow into a future Site Agent role.

What You’ll Be Doing

Site Delivery

Support the Site Agent in the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of works

Take responsibility for specific sections or packages of work

Coordinate subcontractors, plant and labour to ensure programme targets are achieved

Maintain daily site records and contribute to reporting

Health, Safety & Environmental

Ensure works are delivered in full compliance with CDM regulations

Assist in the production and implementation of CPPs, RAMS and site documentation

Carry out site inspections, toolbox talks and briefings

Monitor subcontractor compliance and environmental controls

Programme & Quality Control

Assist with short-term planning and lookahead programmes

Use Asta Powerproject / Primavera P6 / MS Project to monitor progress

Implement ITPs and ensure works meet specification and quality standards

Identify and escalate potential delays or issues early

Commercial Support

Assist with procurement of plant, materials and subcontractors

Support cost control, forecasting and valuations

Identify and record variations where applicable

Stakeholder & Team Coordination

Liaise with client representatives, engineers and utility partners

Attend site meetings and contribute to progress updates

Supervise engineers and site teams to maintain high standards

What You Bring

Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or relevant experience

Experience within a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer or similar role in heavy civils

Strong understanding of H&S legislation and quality procedures

Experience with construction programming tools

Good commercial awareness and reporting skills

Flexibility to travel or work away when required

What You’ll Get

Competitive salary

Company car

Performance bonus scheme

Exposure to high-profile substation infrastructure works

Clear progression pathway toward Site Agent level

A stable contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work

For a confidential chat, contact Boyd Recruitment