Site Agent

About the role
Job Title:

Site Agent

Location:

Bridge Of Allan

Project Type:

Civils

Company:

Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is a leading national infrastructure and construction company. The Bridge of Allan Flood Defence Scheme is a £16 m project designed to protect the town from flooding, safeguarding 87 properties and 700 m of roadway. The scheme, part of Scotland’s national Flood Scheme Protections programme, will upgrade flood‑protection walls and bunds, replacing ageing 1980s defences. Professionals on the project will deliver complex water‑retention structures, stakeholder‑driven design, and sustainable construction practices.

What you’ll be doing
Core

Live the Balfour Beatty Values

Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

Support delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities

Motivate the section team, manage performance, and provide training and coaching as appropriate

Health, Safety & Environmental

Set targets and KPIs in line with project objectives and monitor performance

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

Triage incident investigation, gather data, and propose improvement actions

Lead risk reviews and update the Project Risk Register

Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and keep the team updated on legislative changes

Engineering Control

Allocate sufficient resources to the Works Section and ensure capability levels are adequate

Identify training needs and arrange necessary education

Quality

Set quality targets and KPIs in line with project objectives

Ensure site audits are undertaken and act on findings

Implement systems to manage construction quality

Lead improvement working groups and own handover documentation for the section

Productivity

Set output targets and monitor performance, reporting section progress

Analyse programme against available resources

Manage sub‑contractor performance against KPIs

Produce operational target programmes aligning with overall construction programme

Chair short‑interval control meetings to review site performance

Commercial

Set commercial targets and KPIs in line with budget forecast

Provide reports for weekly project meetings and implement improvement actions

Participate in subcontractor procurement and advise on commercial matters

Prepare and update the cost schedule for the section

Produce a cost plan and manage cost value

Who we’re looking for
Core

Communicate safety system requirements clearly and enforce compliance; stop operations when necessary

Take ownership of tasks, communicate outcomes, and lead a team to deliver results

Demonstrate strong work ethic and flexibility to work unsociable hours as required by the programme

Work independently, seek opportunities within the scope of responsibility

Hold a current driving licence and CSCS card. SMSTS qualified.

Excellent team player and leader, able to work without supervision

Make decisions based on best available information and have a solution‑oriented approach

Strong communication and influencing skills; good report writing and IT proficiency

Model required behaviours to align with company, project and team objectives

Health, Safety & Environmental

Understand method statements and coach others in document production

Guide others in accident and incident investigation principles

Maintain current knowledge of H&S legislation and company systems

Innovate to enhance safe systems of work

Engineering Control

Experienced in resource allocation and skills upgrading

Competent in reading technical drawings and applying design management principles

Quality

Understand organisational business management systems and processes

Experience in handover and self‑certification of works, including management of the same

Productivity

Analyse and improve fully resourced stage programmes using accepted format/software

Understand sub‑contractor KPIs and manage performance accordingly

Adapt programme dynamically while maintaining target focus

Manage pavement reconstruction and surfacing operations, including phasing and contingency planning

Manage varied infrastructure works with testing and handover responsibilities

Commercial

Set financial targets aligned with budget and produce realistic forecasts

Identify cost recovery opportunities and guide team in record keeping

Knowledge of NEC and other relevant contract forms

Desirable

Strong leadership and management skills for multi‑disciplined teams

Interest in formal qualifications such as ICE

Independent judgement and breadth of experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and providing interview accommodations where required.

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