Site Agent - Redcar

Locations Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees

Job Description

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamicSite Agentto contribute to theNet Zero Teesside(NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

A Site Agent will be responsible for;

• Safely manage all aspects of the civil engineering works; with a particular emphasis on reinforced concrete construction.
• Support the Project Manager in coordinating the operations with other activities.
• Supervise and mentor subordinates to ensure high levels of engineering control and appropriate records are maintained during the construction, with emphasis on defect avoidance and zero defects at completion.
• Reporting progress and performance of the civil engineering operations in regular construction team meetings.
• Reviewing technical information and ensuring that any ambiguities or shortcomings are identified and resolved.
• Supporting the team in developing construction methodology, procedures and programmes.
• Delegating specific responsibilities to team members and ensuring that they are competent to execute their duties.
• Identifying any problem areas, agreeing corrective actions with relevant stakeholders and ensuring their implementation.
• Ensuring that any opportunities for team performance improvement are identified and acted upon.
• Ensure that complete and accurate records are maintained.
• Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, acting where appropriate and reporting any changes to the Project Manager.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved and adhered to.

The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities and experience:

• Someone experienced with reinforced concrete construction
• A civil engineering qualification would be advantageous

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Company car if applicable;
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

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, visitwww.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

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:https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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:candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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