Site Agent

Description:

About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Agent to join our construction teams on the Argyll Multi-Substation project. Key responsibilities will include providing management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team comprising Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers & Foremen for the design and construction of three indoor substations, including the associated earthworks, drainage, access tracks, structures and utilities, situated between Lochgilphead and Inverary in the West of Scotland.

What you'll be doing

Health Safety & Environmental

Sets targets and KPI’s in line with Project / Business objectives and monitors performance

Carries out periodic Safety & Environment Tours as required by the Project H & S Plan

Assists Lead in Incident Investigation and information gathering / review.

Appraises improvement options and actions / instigates as appropriate

Leads periodic risk reviews and takes output forward to the Project Risk Register

Monitors effectiveness of the H & S Management System

Keeps up to date with changes in legislation and cascades information to the team

Engineering Control

Ensures that sufficient resources are allocated to the Works Section and that each has an appropriate level of ability

Identifies and arranges training as required

Quality

Sets targets and KPI’s in line with Project objectives and monitors performance

Ensures site audits are undertaken and takes appropriate action on the findings

Appraises improvement options and leads / instigates actions as appropriate

Implements systems and processes to manage the quality of the constructive works

Involved in working groups focused on Improvement Areas

Overall ownership of Handover Documentation for Section

Productivity

Sets targets and KPI’s in line with key outputs and monitors performance, reporting Section Progress

Carry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme

Manages sub-contractor performance based on KPI’s

Ensures production of operational target programmes to reflect overall construction programme

Chairs prescribed Short Interval Control section meetings to review performance on site

Commercial

Sets targets and KPI’s in line with budget forecast

Attends and provides reports for weekly project meetings and identifies improvement areas and allocates / implements appropriate actions to team members

Involved in the procurement of subcontractors and advises on commercial aspects / preferred attendances

Produces the risk schedule for section, reviews and updates

Prepares a cost plan and manages cost value

Who we're looking for

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 and capable of stopping operations when necessary.

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 as required by the programme

Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility

Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card.

SMSTS qualified.

Excellent team player and leader, able to work competently and independently without supervision

Able and willing to make decisions following consideration of options based on best available information; track record of solution orientated approach to resolve issues

Strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills

Good report writing skills

Proficient IT skills

Excellent role model for team and demonstrates required behaviours to align to business, project and team objectives

Understands method statements and can coach others in document production

Understands and can guide others in the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation

Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation

Proficient in the application of Company Systems

Innovative approach to enhancing safe systems of work

Experienced in resource allocation and up skilling

Competent in reading technical drawings and information, and understands the principle of design management.

Understands the Organisational Business Management Systems and processes

Clear understanding and experience of the requirements for handover and self-certification of the works, including management experience of the same

Able to analyse and offer improvement on a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software

Understands sub-contractor KPI’s and has experience of using them to manage performance

Able to dynamically shift programme and adapt to circumstances on site whilst maintaining focus on targets

Experience in the management of pavement reconstruction and surfacing operations, including

Phasing and contingency planning

Experienced in the management of varied infrastructure works, together with testing and handover

Used to setting targets in line with budget

Able to produce a realistic financial forecast and track progress against programme.

Identifies elements for cost recovery from others and guides team members in maintaining project records

Working knowledge of the NEC and other relevant forms of contract

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

Strong leadership and management skills, with experience of managing a multi-disciplined team

Interest in pursuing a formal qualification (e.g. ICE)

Wide ranging independent judgement evident

Has achieved professional accreditation (e.g. ICE, IHT)

Why work for 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:

Competitive base salary relevant to your role

Defined contribution pension scheme

Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times

Life cover

25 days annual holiday leave (plus bank holidays)

Company car / car allowance

Private healthcare

Access to company share incentive scheme

16 hours / two days fully paid volunteer time

Plus a wide range of voluntary benefits, customised to your preference

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 

We are 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: 

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