Sub Agent - Infrastructure Design & Delivery Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension savings schemes

Incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Sub Agent to support the Design Engineering team on the Lower Thames Crossing project. You will oversee safety, programme delivery, engineering oversight, QA, and stakeholder communications, while mentoring engineers and apprentices.

The role requires an engineering or construction management qualification, leadership and strong communication, NEC 3/4 contracts experience, and a full UK licence with BPSS/CSCS. Attractive salary, pension and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Construction Management qualification.
• Proven experience in a similar role on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with NEC 3 / 4 contracts.
• Knowledge of construction regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Full UK driver’s licence.
• BPSS Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Develop a safe working culture and oversee safety compliance with the BB 4 Golden Rules; conduct weekly safety tours.
• Programme: Produce fully resourced stage programmes and ensure resources are in place and trained.
• Engineering & Design Management: Oversee and coach Section Engineers in engineering and lean production best-practice; arrange training as needed.
• Quality Assurance: Lead QA processes and ensure standards are understood across the team.
• Community: Liaise with communications to inform stakeholders and the public as per plan.
• Environmental Sustainability & Carbon: Ensure compliance with Environmental Management Plan and carbon targets.
• Procurement: Support sub-contractor procurement, pre-award/pre-start meetings, and training on requisition/logistics.
• Handover: Ensure handover deliverables are included in stage programmes.
• Management/Leadership: Mentor Section/Site Engineers and Apprentices; set targets and oversee onboarding.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Construction Management qualification

Tools

NEC 3/4 contracts

CSCS

BPSS Security Clearance

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Sub Agent to support the Design Engineering team on the Lower Thames Crossing project. You will oversee safety, programme delivery, engineering oversight, QA, and stakeholder communications, while mentoring engineers and apprentices.

The role requires an engineering or construction management qualification, leadership and strong communication, NEC 3/4 contracts experience, and a full UK licence with BPSS/CSCS. Attractive salary, pension and staff benefits.