Site Agent

From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex, 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., We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Agent to join our construction teams on the A9 highways Tomatin to Moy project. This major civils project will run from 2024 to the end of 2026 with a value of £130M and boasts excellent career development opportunities as the project progresses. Key responsibilities will include providing management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team comprising Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers & Foremen in the design and construction of 9km of new dual carriageway including the associated earthworks, drainage, access tracks, structures and utilities, situated near Inverness in the North of Scotland. Due to recent contract awards we also have additional opportunities throughout the North & Central Belt of Scotland in our civils, highways and major builds teams. 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 & Environmental
• Sets 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 Control
• Ensures that sufficient resources are allocated to the Works Section and that each has an appropriate level of ability
• Identifies and arranges training as required
Quality
• Sets 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
Productivity
• Sets 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
Commercial
• Sets 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 / preferred attendances
• Produces the risk schedule for section, reviews and updates
• Prepares a cost plan and manages cost value
  
  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 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 & Environmental
• Understands 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 Control
• Experienced in resource allocation and up skilling
• Competent in reading technical drawings and information, and understands the principle of design management.
Quality
• Understands 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
Productivity
• Able 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
• Experience in the management of pavement reconstruction and surfacing operations, including phasing and contingency planning
• Experienced in the management of varied infrastructure works, together with testing and handover
Commercial
• Used to setting targets in line with budget
• Able to produce a realistic financial forecast and track progress against programme.
• Identifies elements for cost recovery from others and guides team members in maintaining project records
• Working knowledge of the NEC and other relevant forms of contract
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience of managing a multi-disciplined team
• Interest in pursuing a formal qualification (e.g. ICE)
• Wide ranging independent judgement evident
• Has achieved professional accreditation (e.g. ICE, IHT), Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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, From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex, 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.

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:
• Competitive base salary relevant to your role
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times
• Life cover
• 25 days annual holiday leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company car / car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Access to company share incentive scheme
• 16 hours / two days fully paid volunteer time
• Plus a wide range of voluntary benefits, customised to your preference