SITE AGENT

About the role

Our work matters to millions. It’ll matter to you too. Join our Living Places team as a Site Agent and you’ll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.

To provide management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Supervisors and Schedulers and Sub-Contractors.

What you'll be doing

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

Live the Balfour Beatty Values
Carries out periodic Safety & Environment Tours as required by the Project H & S Plan
Ensures site audits are undertaken and takes appropriate action on the findings
Carry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme
Manages sub-contractor performance based on KPI’s
Day-to-day management of delivery, ensuring efficient and effective performance of the team
Ensure daily work schedules are correct and that gangs are deployed in effective manner
Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are

followed accurately.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

Experience of allocating resource and encouraging a team to take ownership
Commercial awareness and the ability to set targets in line with budgets
A driving licence, CSCS Card and SMSTS qualification
A track record of solving issues and to be a sound decision maker
The ability to read technical drawings and information
To be a great influencer who can build relationships with ease
Experience of managing civil engineering projects.

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