Engineering Sub Agent, Civil Engineering

About the role

Net Zero Teesside is one of the UK’s most significant decarbonisation projects, set to become a leading carbon capture, utilisation and storage development. This flagship scheme will play a key role in delivering the UK’s net zero ambitions, combining cutting‑edge engineering with large‑scale infrastructure delivery.

We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent with a strong civil engineering background to support the successful delivery of key work packages on this landmark project.

As Sub Agent, you will work closely with the Site Agent and wider project team to co‑ordinate and deliver civil engineering works safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This is a hands‑on role that combines site leadership, planning and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

You’ll be:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of daily site activities
• Co‑ordinating engineers and subcontractors to ensure smooth site operations
• Promoting a strong safety culture across all works
• Monitoring progress and helping to keep works on programme
• Reviewing RAMS and ensuring compliance with specifications
• Maintaining quality standards and accurate site records
• Assisting with cost control, reporting and forecasting
• Building positive working relationships with the client and design teams

• A Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering (or similar)
• Experience working in a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer role on civil engineering projects
• A background in infrastructure, heavy civils, utilities or energy projects
• An understanding of NEC contracts
• An SMSTS and appropriate CSCS card
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and team‑orientated approach

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.

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…

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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 also commit to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabil

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