Sub Agent - Redcar

BALFOUR BEATTY; Redcar; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (up to 40% remote)

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies (maternity/p

Paternity leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Sub Agent on site for major civil engineering packages in Teesside. You will lead on delivery, mentor engineers and ensure safety, quality and programme adherence on a fast-paced site.

Strong candidates with NEC experience and CSCS/SMSTS will fit well. The role offers opportunity to shape delivery on landmark projects with diverse stakeholders and a focus on robust safety culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer on major civil projects.
• Background in heavy civils, infrastructure, utilities or energy.
• Strong understanding of NEC contract mechanisms.
• Valid SMSTS and CSCS cards.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of defined civil engineering packages, manage programme, quality and budget.
• Lead and develop engineers on site, coordinate subcontractors daily.
• Champion health and safety across works area and review RAMS.
• Monitor progress, report risks early and keep works on programme.
• Maintain accurate site records and uphold quality standards.
• Support cost control, forecasting and reporting to the delivery team.
• Build strong relationships with client, design team and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership on site

Health & safety

Communication

Project coordination

NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

About the role

Net Zero Teesside (NZT) is at the heart of the UK's energy transition. This landmark scheme will create one of the UK's first large-scale carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) networks, directly supporting the country's legally binding net zero targets and securing long‑term industrial investment in the Tees Valley.

Joining this project means contributing to something bigger than a contract – you'll be part of a programme that will help reshape the UK's energy landscape for decades to come.

We are looking for an experienced Sub Agent to take ownership of specific civil engineering packages on site – driving delivery, leading your team and ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, complex site environment.

We will also consider strong Senior Engineers who are ready to take the step up into a Sub Agent position.

What you’ll be doing

• Taking ownership of defined civil engineering packages, managing programme, quality and budget.
• Leading and developing engineers on site, coordinating subcontractor activity day-to-day.
• Championing health and safety across your area of works – reviewing RAMS and driving a strong safety culture.
• Monitoring and reporting on progress, flagging risks early and keeping works on programme.
• Maintaining accurate site records and upholding quality standards throughout.
• Supporting cost control, forecasting and reporting to the wider delivery team.
• Building strong working relationships with the client, design team and key stakeholders.

Who we’re looking for

• A degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer role on major civil engineering projects.
• A background in heavy civils, infrastructure, utilities or energy – ideally large‑scale schemes.
• Solid understanding of NEC contract mechanisms.
• Valid SMSTS and appropriate CSCS card.
• Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Lodging applicants are very welcome – support can be discussed at interview.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

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