0 Site Agent roles in Bridge Of Allan

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 section team and manage performance; monitor the competency of team members and undertake training/ coaching as appropriate

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

Core

• 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

Health Safety & Environmental

• 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

Engineering Control

• Experienced in resource allocation and up skilling


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

Quality

• 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

Productivity

• 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

Commercial

• 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

Professional & Personal Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.

• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.


• Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.


• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.


• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

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 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/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com