Job Description

About the role
Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a fantastic opportunity for a Sub Agent to join our team on the Highways A57 Link Road scheme, this role will be based at Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester
Balfour Beatty Highways maintain, manage, and operate major highway networks across the UK and support local authorities creating communities where people want to live work and play.
We provide high quality asset strategy, management, and planning consultancy services to a wide range of public and private sector customers. We provide specialist, reliable, sustainable, and creative advice for asset management planning and implementation in the UK. We put our customers first and prioritise completing schemes safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
As a Sub Agent, you will Lead and control a section of works, according to a specific discipline, managing a team of Section Engineers and Site Engineers.
What you'll be doing
Some other key responsibilities will be:

• Reviews Method Statements and Risk Assessments, making improvements as appropriate.

• Lead on Accident / Incident Investigation (HFACS and 'Four Page Report')

• Guides & mentor subordinates in technical requirements and techniques of setting out, as well as resolution of construction issues.

• Implements systems and processes to support construction of the works in accordance with the specification (eg Materials Approval, NCR, Handover Documentation).

• Conduct Inspections and site audits to ensure works and documentation compliance.

• Establish and monitor production, translated to graphical form from the Programme to aid understanding of status and identification of requirements for intervention.

• Produce a budget from the resourced programme and monitor / review weekly costs.

• Produce and implement Permits to Work, specifically Confined Space Permits and Hot Works Permits

• Understand cost and value.

• Draft correspondence to sub-contractors, suppliers and Client and understand NEC form of contract.

Who we're looking for
You will have the following:

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work.

• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card.

• SSSTS or SMSTS qualified

• Understands the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation, with a good working knowledge of the process.

• A full understanding of technical requirements and techniques of setting out and coaching of team members.

• Strong knowledge and management of construction process in one or more of the following areas: Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, Roadworks

• Have a good working knowledge of current H&S Legislation

• Have a full understanding of technical requirements and techniques of setting out and coaching of team members

• Possess good working knowledge of Contracts such as the NEC

• Be an excellent team player, able to work competently and independently without continuous supervision

• Possess strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills

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
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:
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