Senior Agent in Highland

BAM UK & Ireland are looking to recruit experienced and motivated Agents / Senior Agents who can strengthen our existing team, delivering large civil engineering projects across Scotland. The projects are predominantly within the energy infrastructure sector, building new substations and HVDC converter stations to support Scotland's transition to net Zero. You will be required to work on projects in and around Inverness. Living away allowance will be provided for working away from home along with other package benefits.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Set personal example in health, safety and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures, and personal safety tours.
• Manage, supervise and mentor the project team as appropriate.
• Adopt, maintain and promote cost-conscious management through efficient use of all resources.
• Implement and promote the use of BIM technologies to deliver the requirements of the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
• Maintain good working relationship with RE staff and the supply chain.
• Encourage repeat business by adopting a professional attitude with clients and stakeholders.
• Establish, maintain and monitor an effective, programme based cost management system, to facilitate control with reliable QF preparation.
• Ensure realistic short, medium and contract programmes are prepared, reviewed and updated.
• Ensure method statements and risk assessments are prepared, briefed, reviewed and updated.
• Ensure all records for measurement and payment purposes are prepared promptly, in appropriate form.
• Ensure all necessary site based appointments are made with suitably trained and experienced staff.
• Use recorded weekly internal progress meetings to communicate with all levels of the team.
• Keep off-site line management apprised of potential problems and future work opportunities.
• Establish and maintain close working relationship with buying department to ensure compliant advantageous procurement terms.
• Establish close working relationship with general foreman to ensure cost-effective use of labour and plant.
• Take a personal interest in developing staff to their next level.
• Keep abreast of developments in professional field.

Your qualifications, skills and experience should include:

• Qualified to ICE Chartered level or equivalent (preferred).
• Successful management of a section of a major project, or acting as site agent on a similar project.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant government legislation.
• Working knowledge of construction techniques and contract law relevant to construction contracts.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

Whats 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

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.