Sub Agent

Balfour Beatty plc; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Redcar seeks a dynamic Sub Agent for its Net Zero Teesside project. Responsibilities include managing engineering teams, reviewing method statements, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have CSCS Card, SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Attractive/negotiated salary

Medical health cover

Company car

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Qualifications

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work.
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights.
• Holds a current driving licence and SSSTS or SMSTS qualified.

Responsibilities

• Lead and control a section of the works according to a specific discipline.
• Review and produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Manage daily activities of allocated subcontractors.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Flexibility to work unsociable hours

Education

CSCS Card

SSSTS or SMSTS qualification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Sub Agent to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role purpose: To lead and control a section of the works, according to a specific discipline (Earthworks, RC Elements, Utilities, External Enabling Works). Management of a team of Section Engineers & Site Engineers within the same discipline.

What you'll be doing

• Review and produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments and makes improvements as appropriate;
• Carry out trend analysis and identifies improvement areas from audits and near misses;
• Produce and implement Permits to Work, specifically Confined Space Permits and Hot Works Permits;
• Have a strong understanding of temporary works and timescales for implementation into the works;
• Guide and coach subordinates in resolution of construction issues, drawing on experience and accepted industry best practice;
• Take ownership of whole process of production, checking and submission of Handover Documentation;
• Implement systems and processes to support construction of the works in accordance with the specification (e.g. Materials Approval, NCR, Handover Documentation);
• Carry out trend analysis of the above and identifies improvement areas for non conformance and business improvement
• Produce a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software
• Track and monitor KPI compliance and recommends improvements to systems to maintain team production;
• Establish monitors of production, translated to graphical form from the Programme to aid understanding of current status and identification of requirements for intervention;
• Maintain an accurate diary, including dialogue with external organisations (subcontractors);
  Produce a budget from the resourced programme and monitor/review weekly costs;
• Be involved in the procurement of subcontractors;
• Manage daily activities of allocated sub contractors and understand cost and value.

Who we're looking for

The following experience/qualifications are essential:-

• 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;
• 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;
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility;
• Holds a current driving licence and CSCS Card. SSSTS or SMSTS qualified;
• Excellent team player, able to work competently and independently without continuous supervision;
• Strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills;
• Solution orientated approach to issue resolution;
• Excellent role model for development of team members and demonstrates required behaviours to align to project and team objective.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• Medical health cover;
• Company car;
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

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/