Senior Site Agent

Overview

Senior Site Agent role at BAM UK & Ireland, based on the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project, in Drax, Selby. The project involves the construction of a 525kV, 2GW HVDC subsea transmission cable connecting Peterhead, Scotland, to Drax, Selby, England. BAM Infrastructure is delivering the engineering works for two HVDC converter stations as part of this development. The role is responsible for the safe and efficient construction delivery of the structural steelwork and cladding for the converter station buildings, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. The converter station will include ten structurally independent buildings (e.g., valve halls, DC halls, reactor halls, transformer enclosures, service building) and smaller structures, weatherproofed with a proprietary cladding system.

Your work environment

• BAM operates a flexible working policy
• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and aim to recruit the very best talent regardless of race, colour, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Your mission

• Set a personal example in health, safety, and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct and participate in personal safety tours and promote a strong safety culture.
• Manage, supervise, and mentor the project team as appropriate.
• Ensure all necessary site-based appointments are filled by suitably trained and experienced staff.
• Take a proactive role in developing team members and supporting career progression.
• Adopt, maintain, and promote cost-conscious management through efficient use of all resources.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain a programme-based cost management system to support reliable QF (Quantity Forecast) preparation.
• Ensure short-, medium-, and long-term programmes are realistic, regularly reviewed, and kept up to date.
• Ensure method statements and risk assessments are prepared, briefed, reviewed, and updated.
• Monitor project performance and communicate progress through recorded weekly internal meetings.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of records for measurement and payment purposes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the Resident Engineer (RE) staff and supply chain.
• Work closely with the buying department to ensure compliant and advantageous procurement terms.
• Encourage repeat business by adopting a professional and client-focused approach.
• Implement and promote the use of BIM technologies to meet the requirements of the Project BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
• Keep off-site line management informed of potential issues, opportunities, and progress.
• Collaborate effectively with the General Foreman to ensure cost-effective use of labour and plant.
• Stay up to date with industry developments and best practices within the field.

Required and desirable qualifications

• The following are mandatory requirements
• Degree, HND in Engineering or equivalent
• CSCS Level – Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Manager
• SMSTS
• Successful experience and performance at Sub Agent level (or equivalent as deemed appropriate by Senior Management)
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership and management capabilities to manage less complex projects
• Specific working knowledge of the construction techniques and form of contract used on the project or area

• The following are desirable requirements
• Qualified to Chartered Engineer level (MICE or equivalent)
• 7 years of experience in the construction industry

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

Equal opportunity

BAM Infrastructure is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

About BAM

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life. Our values are sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership. Our recruitment process information: for more details about the vacancy and projects, please contact Jonathan Schulte, Recruitment Manager, BAM Infrastructure, m: 07717 227890 / Email: jonathan.schulte@bam.com. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment and onboarding process and will provide reasonable adjustments if needed.