Job Description

Job No. BBUK14369


Agent - Penrith
Highways
Design Engineering
Penrith


Permanent


About the role


To provide management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team comprising Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers & Foremen
What you'll be doing


Core

Live the Balfour Beatty Values Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm Support the delivery of CSUK's Sustainability activities Motivate section team and manage performance; monitor the competency of team members and undertake training/ coaching as appropriate

Health Safety & EnvironmentalSets targets and KPI's in line with Project / Business objectives and monitors performance Carries out periodic Safety & Environment Tours as required by the Project H & S Plan Assists Lead in Incident Investigation and information gathering / review. Appraises improvement options and actions / instigates as appropriate Leads periodic risk reviews and takes output forward to the Project Risk Register Monitors effectiveness of the H & S Management System Keeps up to date with changes in legislation and cascades information to the team

Engineering ControlEnsures that sufficient resources are allocated to the Works Section and that each has an appropriate level of ability Identifies and arranges training as required

QualitySets targets and KPI's in line with Project objectives and monitors performance Ensures site audits are undertaken and takes appropriate action on the findings Appraises improvement options and leads / instigates actions as appropriate Implements systems and processes to manage the quality of the constructive works Involved in working groups focused on Improvement Areas Overall ownership of Handover Documentation for Section

ProductivitySets targets and KPI's in line with key outputs and monitors performance, reporting Section Progress Carry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme Manages sub-contractor performance based on KPI's Ensures production of operational target programmes to reflect overall construction programme Chairs prescribed Short Interval Control section meetings to review performance on site

CommercialSets targets and KPI's in line with budget forecast Attends and provides reports for weekly project meetings and identifies improvement areas and allocates / implements appropriate actions to team members Involved in the procurement of subcontractors and advises on commercial aspects / preferredattendances
Who we're looking for


CoreAble to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately. Suggests and implements improvements to systems and capable of stopping operations when necessary. Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights as required by the programme Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card. SMSTS qualified. Excellent team player and leader, able to work competently and independently without supervision Able and willing to make decisions following consideration of options based on best available information; track record of solution orientated approach to resolve issues Strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills Good report writing skills Proficient IT skills Excellent role model for team and demonstrates required behaviours to align to business,

project and team objectives

Health Safety & EnvironmentalUnderstands method statements and can coach others in document production Understands and can guide others in the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation Proficient in the application of Company Systems Innovative approach to enhancing safe systems of work

Engineering ControlExperienced in resource allocation and up skilling Competent in reading technical drawings and information, and understands the principle of design management.

QualityUnderstands the Organisational Business Management Systems and processes Clear understanding and experience of the requirements for handover and self-certification of the works, including management experience of the same

ProductivityAble to analyse and offer improvement on a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software Understands sub-contractor KPI's and has experience of using them to manage performance Able to dynamically shift programme and adapt to circumstances on site whilst maintaining focus on targets
Why work for us


Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us


Balfour Beatty's Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com