Site Agent

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Living Places team as a Site Supervisor to join our Highway Maintenance Capital Works Team in Lincolnshire and you can build something to be proud of.

Role Purpose:

To control the on site operations mainly in respect to Labour, Plant, Materials and Subcontract. To ensure the resources are applied as planned and works are carried out safely, to the highest quality standards and within the planned timescales.

Includes, but not limited to structures maintenance & planned structures works.

What you'll be doing

As a Site Agent, you will have the following accountabilities:

Manage commercial and business risks to achieve targets on projects;
Leadership of Zero Harm and drive for continuous improvement across SHEQ within projects
Develop and support the operational teams to be successful by talking positively, listening actively and encouraging constantly
Management of supply chain partners and direct resource operatives on site to deliver works to programme
Weekly/Monthly planning, programming and integration of works, minimising road space occupancy and achieving full compliance with Streetworks permitting regime
Provide close liaison with commercial team to ensure accurate estimates are produced
Ensure works, are carried out to client specification and delivered to agreed costs (when required) and provide accurate records for commercial team
Engage the Client and Supply chain in early contractor involvement pre-start of any scheme work to ensure effective, efficient and safe planning/delivery of all works
Ensure contract targets/KPI’s are met and maintained
Arrange that all operatives in the gangs are given site inductions prior to any site activities starting and daily briefings prior to commencing any activity
Ensure all site personnel have the correct authorizations to operate plant or receive permits
Ensure and monitor that all site personnel have the correct PPE and welfare facilities on site
Ensure that accidents and incidents are promptly reported, giving accurate details established at the time of the incident
Ensure Permit to Work near Existing Services documentation is clearly and correctly carried out for all ground breaking activities related to construction works.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

Full driving licence;
SMSTS or SSSTS
NRSWA trained
Experience of Highway Maintenance Work
Detailed operational knowledge
Understanding of emergency and winter service operations
Understanding of basic works programming
Commercial Awareness
Ability to lead, develop and motivate a team for success

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 Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

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

We are 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:

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