Sub Agent

About the role

At Balfour Beatty, we're delivering some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, creating lasting value for communities while supporting the country's journey to Net Zero. We're looking for an experienced Sub Agent to join our team on our NZT Project based in Newcastle.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major civil engineering project, working alongside a highly experienced team on a complex and challenging scheme. If you're passionate about delivering excellence, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking to progress your career with an industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Sub Agent, you'll support the Project Manager and Agent in the safe, efficient and successful delivery of construction activities. You'll take ownership of sections of work, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

What you'll be doing

As a Sub Agent you will:

• Managing day-to-day site operations and coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour.


• Planning and delivering works in accordance with programme requirements.


• Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.


• Monitoring progress, identifying risks and implementing solutions to keep works on track.


• Managing quality assurance processes and ensuring works comply with project specifications.


• Preparing and reviewing RAMS, permits and construction documentation.


• Supporting commercial activities including cost control, change management and procurement.


• Building strong relationships with clients, designers, stakeholders and the wider project team.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following

• Previous experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer or in a similar role on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.


• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and project delivery.


• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work activities.


• A good understanding of NEC contracts.


• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills.


• A proactive approach with the ability to motivate teams and deliver results.


• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).


• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications (or willingness to obtain where required).

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 want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

We're looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com