Site Agent

BAM UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / travel allowance

Pension contributions (8% matched)

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteer day

Professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland’s Infrastructure segment seeks an experienced Agent to lead a major substation project in Aberdeenshire. Initially onsite with occasional visits to Inverness/Kilsyth, you will drive safety, programme, and BEP-compliant execution while mentoring the project team and maintaining strong client and supplier relationships.

The role demands ICE Chartered level or equivalent, solid project management experience, and a thorough knowledge of construction techniques and contract law.

Qualifications

• Qualified to ICE Chartered level or equivalent (preferred).
• Management of a section of a major project, or acting as sub agent on a similar project.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant government legislation.
• Working knowledge of construction techniques and contract law relevant to construction contracts.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Set personal examples in health, safety and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures, and personal safety tours.
• Manage, supervise and mentor the project team as appropriate.
• Adopt, maintain and promote cost-conscious management through efficient use of all resources.
• Implement and promote the use of BIM technologies to deliver the requirements of the BEP.
• Maintain good working relationship with RE staff and the supply chain.
• Encourage repeat business by adopting a professional attitude with clients and stakeholders.
• Establish, maintain and monitor an effective, programme-based cost management system, to facilitate control with reliable QF preparation.
• Ensure realistic short, medium and contract programmes are prepared, reviewed and updated.
• Ensure method statements and risk assessments are prepared, briefed, reviewed and updated.
• Ensure all records for measurement and payment purposes are prepared promptly, in appropriate form.
• Ensure all necessary site based appointments are made with suitably trained and experienced staff.
• Use recorded weekly internal progress meetings to communicate with all levels of the team.
• Keep off-site line management apprised of potential problems and future work opportunities.
• Establish and maintain close working relationship with buying department to ensure compliant, advantageous procurement terms.
• Establish close working relationship with general foreman to ensure cost-effective use of labour and plant.
• Take a personal interest in developing staff to their next level.
• Keep abreast of developments in the professional field.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

BIM technologies

Cost control

Communication

Education

ICE Chartered engineer

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

BEP (BIM Execution Plan)

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland's Infrastructure segment is seeking an experienced and motivated Agent to work on a new substation project in Aberdeenshire. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of delivering a major civil engineering project that will provide essential infrastructure to support future renewable energy developments across Scotland.

Your team

The successful candidate will initially be based onsite in Aberdeenshire with visits to our offices in Inverness/Kilsyth when required. Making Possible

As an Agent, you will be responsible for the following:

• Set personal examples in health, safety and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures, and personal safety tours.
• Manage, supervise and mentor the project team as appropriate.
• Adopt, maintain and promote cost-conscious management through efficient use of all resources.
• Implement and promote the use of BIM technologies to deliver the requirements of the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
• Maintain good working relationship with RE staff and the supply chain.
• Encourage repeat business by adopting a professional attitude with clients and stakeholders.
• Establish, maintain and monitor an effective, programme-based cost management system, to facilitate control with reliable QF preparation.
• Ensure realistic short, medium and contract programmes are prepared, reviewed and updated.
• Ensure method statements and risk assessments are prepared, briefed, reviewed and updated.
• Ensure all records for measurement and payment purposes are prepared promptly, in appropriate form.
• Ensure all necessary site based appointments are made with suitably trained and experienced staff.
• Use recorded weekly internal progress meetings to communicate with all levels of the team.
• Keep off-site line management apprised of potential problems and future work opportunities.
• Establish and maintain close working relationship with buying department to ensure compliant, advantageous procurement terms.
• Establish close working relationship with general foreman to ensure cost-effective use of labour and plant.
• Take a personal interest in developing staff to their next level.
• Keep abreast of developments in the professional field.

What do you bring to the role?

• Qualified to ICE Chartered level or equivalent (preferred)
• Successful management of a section of a major project, or acting as sub agent on a similar project
• Thorough knowledge of relevant government legislation
• Working knowledge of construction techniques and contract law relevant to construction contracts
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.