Site Engineer / Sub Agent

Exciting Opportunity: Site Engineer / Sub Agent Highway Project, Inverness

Role Overview

Our client, a highly respected name in civil engineering and infrastructure renowned for their commitment to staff development, low turnover, and leadership in renewable-focused projects is seeking an experienced Site Engineer or Sub Agent. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a major highway project, delivering long-term benefits to the north of Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Support: Assist the senior project team in implementing the engineering strategy for the project.
• Resource Management: Oversee materials, equipment, and labour within budget, ensuring their safe and efficient use on-site.
• Communication: Ensure all design details, procedures, and quality systems are effectively communicated.
• Technical Guidance: Verify work quality, provide technical support, and maintain high standards across project teams.
• Audits & Meetings: Conduct audits and lead regular meetings to promote best practices, address safety issues, and identify areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and suppliers to support project success.
• Industry Awareness: Stay up to date with trends and new technologies to ensure technical excellence.
• Team Leadership: Motivate and coach team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Engineering Task Management: Address engineering tasks effectively, considering site constraints, regulatory requirements, and client needs.
• Procurement Oversight: Support procurement and material control, including schedules and cost reporting.
• Quality Control: Implement quality control measures to meet client expectations and ensure successful project delivery.
• Reporting: Provide accurate weekly and monthly progress updates to senior management.
• Project Feedback: Offer feedback on project performance to support future estimating improvements.
• Digital Tools: Utilise digital tools where possible to support project execution.
• Safety Commitment: Uphold Balfour Beatty's values, prioritising safety and Zero Harm.
• Sustainability: Contribute to CSUK's sustainability objectives.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Proven engineering experience and expertise in civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards and best practices.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Keen attention to detail, with the ability to identify urgent issues and drive solutions.
• Previous management experience in construction or related sectors, with an understanding of industry trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused, flexible approach.
• Knowledge of BIM models and report generation (advantageous).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site as required.

What’s on Offer?

This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a company car. With a strong pipeline of projects extending beyond 2024, this is an excellent time to join a dynamic and growing team.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their CV or contact Adam Rahma at (phone number removed), quoting reference J45476.