Sub Agent - (OHL) - Bristol

About the role

At Balfour Beatty, we don't just build infrastructure - we create the connections that keep the UK running. From roads and railways to bridges, energy networks, and utilities, our projects shape how people live, work, and move every day.

As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions, we're expanding our Power Transmission and Distribution capabilities - and we're looking for an experienced Sub Agent to join our Regional Civils team on a major Overhead Lines (OHL) project.

This is your opportunity to take a leading role in one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes, helping to upgrade and reinforce the electricity network that powers homes, businesses, and communities across the country.

What you'll be doing

As a Sub Agent you will:

• Support the Site Agent in the planning, organisation, and supervision of all site activities across the OHL project.
  


• Manage engineering teams, subcontractors, and site resources to achieve project milestones.
  


• Oversee technical delivery, ensuring works are carried out in accordance with design specifications and project drawings.
  


• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
  


• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across construction methods and safety practices.
  


• Liaise with clients, designers, and project stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships and clear communication channels.
  


• Monitor progress, managing risks, and assisting with project reporting and documentation.
  

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Qualified in Civil Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree).
  


• Skilled in site management, with a proven track record in supervising multidisciplinary teams on a infrastructure or related project.
  


• Knowledgeable in safety regulations, construction processes, and quality assurance procedures.
  


• A strong communicator who can coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
  


• Committed to maintaining Balfour Beatty's high standards for safety, sustainability, and delivery excellence.
  

Why work for us

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.

Why join us?

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

About us

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.

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, 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 are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

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: