Civils Site Agent

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Civils Site Agent to join our team delivering the ASTI East Project, based in the Dundee/Tealing area.

ASTI East forms part of SSEN Transmission's major Pathway to 2030 investment programme, delivering substantial upgrades to Scotland's electricity transmission network. The programme includes new 400kV overhead line infrastructure, upgrades to existing transmission routes and significant civil engineering works across eastern Scotland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Site Agent to play a key role in delivering the civils package on one of Scotland's most significant energy infrastructure programmes.

You'll take responsibility for the management, leadership and coordination of site activities, working with Sub Agents, Engineers, Supervisors, Foremen, subcontractors and the wider project team to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

As a Civils Site Agent, you will:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of civil engineering activities across your allocated section of works.
• Lead and coordinate site teams including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers, Foremen and subcontractors.
• Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm, promoting the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Ensure safe systems of work, RAMS and project procedures are effectively communicated and implemented on site.
• Carry out regular Safety and Environmental Tours and support incident investigations where required.
• Lead periodic risk reviews and ensure construction risks are appropriately managed and escalated.
• Ensure sufficient labour, plant, materials and engineering resources are available to meet programme requirements.
• Monitor construction progress against programme, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead Short Interval Control meetings and drive productivity across your section.
• Manage subcontractor performance against agreed programme, quality, safety and productivity targets.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and technical information to support effective delivery.
• Ensure appropriate quality management systems and inspection processes are implemented throughout construction.
• Take ownership of handover documentation and certification for your section of works.
• Monitor project KPIs and provide accurate progress information and reports to the wider project team.
• Work closely with commercial colleagues to manage costs, forecasts and risks associated with your section.
• Support the procurement and management of subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Coach, mentor and develop members of the site team, helping to build a positive and high-performing working environment.

We're looking for an experienced Site Agent with a strong background in civil engineering and major infrastructure delivery.

You'll ideally have:

• Demonstrable experience working as a Site Agent, Sub Agent or equivalent on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience managing site-based construction teams and subcontractors.
• A thorough understanding of construction health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience delivering civil engineering works against demanding construction programmes.
• The ability to understand and manage RAMS, technical drawings, specifications and construction methodologies.
• Experience monitoring programmes, productivity and subcontractor performance.
• Good knowledge of quality assurance, inspection, handover and construction certification requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• The confidence to make decisions, resolve site issues and take ownership of delivery.
• Good commercial awareness with an understanding of cost, programme and project risk.
• Strong IT and reporting skills.
• A current CSCS Card.
• SMSTS qualification.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience within power transmission, substations, overhead lines, utilities, energy infrastructure or major civils projects would be particularly advantageous.

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