Sub Agent role at Balfour Beatty plc
About The Role
Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure and construction group. We finance, develop, build, and maintain innovative and efficient projects that underpin daily life, support communities, and enable economic growth. Our expertise and resources help us deliver high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Job Title: Sub-Agent
Location: Lochgilphead
Project Type: Civils
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
What you'll be doing
* Live the Balfour Beatty Values
* Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
* Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities
* Motivate the team and manage performance; monitor the competency of team members and undertake training/coaching as appropriate
* Health Safety & Environmental: Review Method Statements and Risk Assessments and make improvements as appropriate
* Lead an Accident / Incident Investigation (HFACS and ‘Four Page Report’)
* Carries out trend analysis and identifies improvement areas from audits and near misses
* Carries out field audits and confirms the sufficiency of control documentation
* Production and implementation of Permits to Work (Confined Space, Hot Works)
* Strong understanding of temporary works and timescales for implementation into the works
* Engineering Control: Guide & coach subordinates in technical requirements and techniques of setting out
* Guide and coach subordinates in resolution of construction issues, drawing on experience and industry best practice
* Quality: Ownership of the whole process of production, checking and submission of Handover Documentation (Green Files or equivalent)
* Implements systems and processes to support construction in accordance with the specification (e.g., Materials Approval, NCR, Handover Documentation)
* Carries out trend analysis and identifies improvement areas for non-conformance and business improvement
* Carries out Independent Inspections of their own section and others; conducts Site Audits for documentation compliance
* Coaches less experienced staff; liaises with designer to resolve technical issues
* Commercial: Maintains accurate diary and dialogue with external organisations (subcontractors)
* Produces a budget from the resourced programme and monitors/reviews weekly costs
* Involved in the procurement of subcontractors; manages sub contractors
* Understands cost and value
* Productivity: Produces a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format/software
* Tracks and monitors KPI compliance and recommends improvements to systems to maintain team production
* Establishes production monitors translated to graphical form to aid understanding of current status and intervention needs
* Cross-references section programme to the three-weekly programme for compatibility
* Drafts correspondence to sub contractors, suppliers and Client
Who we're looking for
* Able to clearly communicate requirements of a safe system of work and implement improvements
* Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; able to manage a team to ensure tasks are carried out
* Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights
* Able to work on own initiative and seek opportunities appropriate to responsibilities
* Holds a current driving licence and CSCS Card. SSSTS or SMSTS qualified
* Excellent team player with good interpersonal and influencing skills; capable of working independently with minimal supervision
* Solution-oriented approach to issue resolution; strong development focus for the team
* Excellent role model for development of team members
* Health Safety & Environmental: Understands method statements and risk assessments; can develop new safe systems of work
* Understands Accident/Incident Investigation principles and process
* Good working knowledge of current H&S legislation
* Engineering Control: Understands technical requirements and techniques of setting out; coaches team
* Allocates resources effectively and identifies additional requirements
* Track record of solution-oriented issue resolution
* Quality: Understands organisational business management systems and handover requirements
* Good understanding of handover certification requirements
* Productivity: Able to produce and manage a fully resourced stage programme; measures KPIs for productivity; knowledge of Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Communications, Structures, Roadworks
* Commercial: Aware of procurement practices; experienced at producing detailed records and correspondence for commercial recovery
Why work for us
* Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment shaping the UK's low-carbon future
* Work on challenging, high-profile projects with a skilled, multidisciplinary team
* Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence where your voice matters
* Competitive salary, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment
Professional and personal development
The size and scale of Balfour Beatty and our strong pipeline of work provide opportunities at any stage of your career. We encourage management and employees to discuss wellbeing, development and career opportunities throughout the year. We proudly support the Balfour Beatty Academy and its 70:20:10 approach to development.
* 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from colleagues, and 10% formal training
About Us
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to today, Balfour Beatty has delivered complex infrastructure and iconic buildings across Scotland. We deliver projects safely, on time, and with social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities. Our sustainable projects include active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, supporting Scotland’s net-zero goals.
Diversity and inclusion
We value diversity and inclusion as essential to a successful workplace. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. For more information, visit our diversity and inclusion page and our disability confidence resources. If you have a disability, we will consider reasonable adjustments and offer an interview if you meet the minimum requirements.
We are an employer that welcomes Armed Forces personnel and veterans. For feedback on our resourcing process, contact candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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