Civils Site Agent

Balfour Beatty plc; Dundee; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive salary

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Civils Site Agent to lead civil engineering activities in the Dundee/Tealing area on the ASTI East Project. You will coordinate Sub Agents, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors to deliver works safely, on programme and to required quality standards.

You will take ownership of day-to-day delivery, manage resources, supervise risk and safety procedures, and report progress to the project team while supporting cost forecasts and procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Site Agent on major civil/infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership of site teams including subcontractors.
• Thorough understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day civil engineering activities across your section.
• Lead site teams including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and foremen.
• Ensure safe systems of work, RAMS and project procedures are implemented on site.
• Carry out Safety and Environmental Tours and support incident investigations.
• Lead risk reviews and manage construction risks and escalation.
• Ensure sufficient labour, plant, materials and resources to meet programme.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions to prevent delays.
• Lead Short Interval Control meetings and drive productivity.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against programme, quality and safety targets.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information to support delivery.
• Ensure quality management systems and inspections are followed.
• Hand over documentation and certification for your section.
• Provide progress information and reports to the wider project team.
• Work with commercial teams to manage costs, forecasts, and risks.

Skills

Site Agent experience

Civil engineering

RAMS management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Civils Site Agent to join our team delivering the ASTI East Project, based in the Dundee/Tealing area.

ASTI East forms part of SSEN Transmission's major Pathway to 2030 investment programme, delivering substantial upgrades to Scotland's electricity transmission network. The programme includes new 400kV overhead line infrastructure, upgrades to existing transmission routes and significant civil engineering works across eastern Scotland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Site Agent to play a key role in delivering the civils package on one of Scotland's most significant energy infrastructure programmes.

You’ll take responsibility for the management, leadership and coordination of site activities, working with Sub Agents, Engineers, Supervisors, Foremen, subcontractors and the wider project team to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

What you'll be doing

As a Civils Site Agent, you will:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of civil engineering activities across your allocated section of works.
• Lead and coordinate site teams including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers, Foremen and subcontractors.
• Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm, promoting the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Ensure safe systems of work, RAMS and project procedures are effectively communicated and implemented on site.
• Carry out regular Safety and Environmental Tours and support incident investigations where required.
• Lead periodic risk reviews and ensure construction risks are appropriately managed and escalated.
• Ensure sufficient labour, plant, materials and engineering resources are available to meet programme requirements.
• Monitor construction progress against programme, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead Short Interval Control meetings and drive productivity across your section.
• Manage subcontractor performance against agreed programme, quality, safety and productivity targets.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and technical information to support effective delivery.
• Ensure appropriate quality management systems and inspection processes are implemented throughout construction.
• Take ownership of handover documentation and certification for your section of works.
• Monitor project KPIs and provide accurate progress information and reports to the wider project team.
• Work closely with commercial colleagues to manage costs, forecasts and risks associated with your section.
• Support the procurement and management of subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Coach, mentor and develop members of the site team, helping to build a positive and high‑performing working environment.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced Site Agent with a strong background in civil engineering and major infrastructure delivery.

You’ll ideally have:

• Demonstrable experience working as a Site Agent, Sub Agent or equivalent on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience managing site-based construction teams and subcontractors.
• A thorough understanding of construction health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience delivering civil engineering works against demanding construction programmes.
• The ability to understand and manage RAMS, technical drawings, specifications and construction methodologies.
• Experience monitoring programmes, productivity and subcontractor performance.
• Good knowledge of quality assurance, inspection, handover and construction certification requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• The confidence to make decisions, resolve site issues and take ownership of delivery.
• Good commercial awareness with an understanding of cost, programme and project risk.
• Strong IT and reporting skills.
• A current CSCS Card.
• SMSTS qualification.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience within power transmission, substations, overhead lines, utilities, energy infrastructure or major civils projects would be particularly advantageous.

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 [e-mail]