Sub Agent
Building a sustainable tomorrow
BAM UK & Ireland's Infrastructure Segment are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Sub Agent to join our friendly - Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project team in Peterhead, Scotland. EGL2 is a 525kV, 2GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea and underground onshore transmission cable from Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire, to Drax, in North Yorkshire with 2 no. HVDC convertor stations constructed at either end of the cable.
The project once completed will transport green energy generated in Scotland through the EGL2 infrastructure and distribute to other parts of the UK where it is needed, providing enough electricity to power around two million homes. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale civil engineering project that plays a key role in delivering critical infrastructure, paving the way for future renewable developments across Scotland.
Based out of our Peterhead site office, you’ll be at the heart of a team dedicated to making a real difference. If you’re looking for a role where you can contribute to meaningful projects while working alongside passionate and supportive colleagues, we’d love to hear from you!
Making Possible
As a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the following:
- Set a personal example in health, safety and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures through method statements, risk assessments and briefings
- Manage, supervise and mentor section, site and assistant engineers to ensure high levels of engineering control and generation of appropriate records
- Maintain good working relationship with RE staff and supply chain
- Adopt and promote a cost-conscious attitude through efficient use of company resources
- Support the agent as required in operating the cost management system, the production of programmes and QF preparation
- Communicate with commercial staff to ensure all records for measurement and payment purposes are prepared promptly, in appropriate form
- Adopt and promote the use of BIM technologies to deliver the requirements of the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
- Communicate with general foreman to ensure adequate work preparation and resources availability
- Assist the agent as required to procure necessary materials, sub-contracts and plant in sufficient time
- Review with the agent regularly the performance, development and training needs of subordinate staff, including underperformance or potential resignations
- Advise agent of any potential commercial or contractual liabilities
Your team
BAM operates a flexible working policy
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
What do you bring to the role?
The following are mandatory requirements:
- Degree, HND in Engineering or equivalent
- CSCS Level - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager
- SSSTS
- Successful experience and performance at Section Engineer level
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s 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. We’re 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.
The application process
For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Kirstin Alexander, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: kirstin.alexander@bam.com
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
