Sub-Agent

Balfour Beatty plc; Elgin; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Balfour Beatty Group is delivering the BBNP civils package in the North of Scotland. The role of Sub Agent involves supporting the Site Agent in on-site management, coordinating earthworks, drainage, concrete, ducting, and access works, while leading engineers and subcontractors.

You will contribute to planning, risk management, and QA processes, ensuring safety and quality on a high-profile energy infrastructure project.

Formación

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects.
• Strong site leadership and coordination across teams.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality on site.

Responsabilidades

• Support Site Agent in day-to-day management of the BBNP civils package.
• Take operational responsibility for defined areas of works (earthworks, drainage, concrete, ducting, access).
• Lead and supervise Section Engineers, site engineers and supervisors.
• Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour to meet programme, quality and safety targets.
• Assist with planning, short-term programmes, and look-ahead planning.
• Ensure method statements, risk assessments and temporary works are in place and followed.
• Monitor progress, risks and milestones to ensure delivery.
• Oversee QA documentation and client requirements.

Conocimientos

Site management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Sub Agent experience

Health & safety

Project coordination

Educación

HNC/HND/Degree

Descripción del empleo

About the role

Job Title: Sub Agent

Location:Elgin

Project Type: Civils / Energy

Company: Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is delivering the civils package on the BBNP project, a major energy infrastructure scheme in the North of Scotland that plays a critical role in strengthening the UK’s electricity network and supporting long‑term energy resilience. This is a high‑profile project within Balfour Beatty’s energy portfolio, offering a stable and long‑term opportunity for civil engineering professionals who want to work on nationally significant infrastructure.

The scope of works includes the full range of enabling and permanent civil engineering activities required to support complex electrical installations. This covers bulk and detailed earthworks, reinforced concrete foundations and structures for major electrical assets, cable trenches and ducting, drainage infrastructure, and the construction of internal access roads, pavements, and hardstandings. The project also involves temporary works, site logistics, fencing and security infrastructure, and close coordination with electrical installation and commissioning teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery.

Joining the BBNP project gives candidates the opportunity to develop their skills on a technically challenging scheme, gain valuable experience within the energy sector, and build a long‑term career with a Tier 1 contractor that has a strong pipeline of future infrastructure and energy projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Site Agent in the day‑to‑day management and delivery of the BBNP civils package, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to specification


• Taking operational responsibility for defined areas of the works, coordinating site activities across earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete, ducting, and access infrastructure


• Leading and supervising Section Engineers, site engineers, and supervisors, providing clear direction and technical guidance


• Managing and coordinating subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety expectations are met


• Assisting with the planning and implementation of works, including short‑term programmes and look‑ahead planning


• Ensuring method statements, risk assessments, and temporary works are in place, understood, and followed on site


• Monitoring progress, identifying risks and constraints, and supporting the delivery of works to agreed milestones


• Overseeing quality control, inspections, and QA documentation, ensuring compliance with project and client requirements


• Promoting and embedding Balfour Beatty’s health, safety, quality, and environmental standards across all site activities


• Supporting a positive, collaborative site culture aligned with Balfour Beatty values and behaviours

Who we're looking for

• An experienced Sub Agent with a strong background delivering civil engineering projects, ideally within the energy, infrastructure, or major civils sectors


• Proven experience supporting or leading the delivery of defined sections of work on large, complex construction projects


• Solid technical understanding of core civils activities including earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete, ducting, and temporary works


• Confident managing site teams, engineers, and supervisors, providing clear leadership and direction on site


• Experienced in coordinating subcontractors and direct labour to achieve programme, quality, and safety objectives


• Strong working knowledge of method statements, risk assessments, permits, and temporary works procedures


• Demonstrable commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental excellence, aligned with Tier 1 contractor standards


• Able to work collaboratively with Site Agents, Project Managers, and commercial teams to support efficient project delivery


• Proactive, well‑organised, and capable of managing multiple work fronts in a fast‑paced environment


• Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent industry experience


• Experience working on projects in Scotland and familiarity with local standards and site conditions is 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]