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 our 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 same discipline. Reporting to Site Agent

What you'll be doing

Core

Live the Balfour Beatty Values

Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities

Motivate team and manage performance; monitor the competency of team members and undertaketraining/ coaching as appropriate

Health Safety & Environmental

Reviews / Produces Method Statements and Risk Assessments and makes improvements as appropriate

Assist in an Accident / Incident Investigation

Carries out trend analysis and identifies improvement areas from audits and near misses

Carries out field audits and confirms the sufficiency of control documentation

Production and implementation of Permits to Work, specifically Confined Space Permits and Hot Works Permits

Strong understanding of temporary works and timescales for implementation into the works

Engineering Control

Able to identify design issues through early workshops identifying Technical Queries

Guides and coaches subordinates in resolution of construction issues, drawing on experience and accepted industry best practice

Quality

Ownership of whole process of production, checking and submission of Handover Documentation

Implements systems and processes to support construction of the works in accordance with the specification (eg Materials Approval, NCR, Handover Documentation)

Carries out trend analysis of the above and identifies improvement areas for non conformance and business improvement

Carries out Independent Inspections of their own section and of others

Carries out Site Audits to check works and documentation compliance

Coaches less experienced staff in QA procedure inclusive of inspections and audits

Liaise with designer to resolve technical issues

Productivity

Produces a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software

Tracks and monitors KPI compliance and recommends improvements to systems to maintain team production

Establishes monitors of production, translated to graphical form from the Programme to aid understanding of current status and identification of requirements for intervention

Cross references section programme to three weekly programme and ensures compatibility

Commercial

Maintains accurate diary, including dialogue with external organisations (subcontractors)

Produces a budget from the resourced programme and monitors / reviews weekly costs

Involved in the procurement of subcontractors

Manages daily activities of allocated sub contractors

Understands cost and value

Drafts correspondence to sub contractors, suppliers and Client

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 license and CSCS Card. SSSTS or SMSTS qualified

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

Be available to work weekends and night shifts as required

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 behaviors to align to project and team objectives

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

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. 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.

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