Job Description

About the role

Job Title

: Sub Agent

Location:

Inverness

Project Type:

Civils / Highways

Company:

Balfour Beatty Group



Balfour Beatty is a leading national infrastructure and construction company with more than a century of heritage in Scotland, delivering key projects that strengthen communities and improve national connectivity.



As the contractor delivering the 185 million A9 Tomatin to Moy upgrade, Balfour Beatty is transforming a key section of the route by converting the existing single?carriageway into a dual carriageway, constructing four new bridges, and improving junctions and side roads to enhance safety and regional transport links.



Successful candidates will enjoy being part of a major national improvement programme, contributing to meaningful work that directly enhances local infrastructure, safety and economic growth across the Highlands.

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 team and manage performance; monitor the competency of team members and undertake training/ coaching as appropriate

Health Safety & Environmental

Reviews Method Statements and Risk Assessments and makes 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, specifically Confined Space Permits and Hot Works Permits Strong understanding of temporary works and timescales for implementation into the works

Engineering Control

Guides & coaches subordinates in technical requirements and techniques of setting out Guides and coaches subordinates in resolution of construction issues, drawing on experience and accepted industry best practice

Quality

Ownership of whole process of production, checking and submission of Handover Documentation (Green Files or equivalent) Implements systems and processes to support construction of the works in accordance with the specification (eg Materials Approval, NCR, Handover Documentation) Carries out trend analysis of the above and identifies improvement areas for non conformance and business improvement Carries out Independent Inspections of their own section and of others Carries out Site Audits to check works and documentation compliance Coachesless experienced staff Liaise with designer to resolve technical issues

Commercial

Maintains accurate diary, including 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 monitors of production, translated to graphical form from the Programme to aid understanding of current status and identification of requirements for intervention Cross references section programme to three weekly programme and ensures compatibility

Drafts correspondence to sub contractors, suppliers and Client

Who we're looking for

Core

Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately. Suggests and implements improvements to systems 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 Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card. SSSTS or SMSTS qualified Excellent team player, able to work competently and independently without continuous supervision Strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills Solution orientated approach to issue resolution Excellent role model for development of team members and demonstrates required behaviours to align to project and team objectives

Health Safety & Environmental

Understands method statements and risk assessments, able to develop new and improved safe systems of work Understands the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation and has good working knowledge of the process Good working knowledge of current H&S Legislation

Engineering Control

A full understanding of technical requirements and techniques of setting out and coaching of team members Allocates correct resource levels and identifies additional requirements Track record of solution orientated approach to issue resolution

Quality

Understands the Organisational Business Management Systems and processes Strong understanding of requirements for handover, including certification

Productivity

Able to produce a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software Able to measure and track KPIs for enhanced productivity Strong knowledge and management of construction process in one or more of the following areas: Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, Roadworks

Commercial

Awareness of procurement practice Experienced at producing detailed records and correspondence for commercial recovery

Why work for us

Professional & Personal Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.



We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.



We're also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it's sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.


Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that's shaping the UK's low-carbon future. Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team. Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence--where your voice makes a difference. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

About us

From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.



We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.



Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

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



Job Reference: BBUK14555