Sub Agent

Our tier 1 contractor client are seeking a Sub Agent for a major Sewer project based out of Stratford on a permanent basis.

As a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the management of small-value civil engineering and construction sites or assist the Site Agent and Project Manager on larger value schemes, to achieve the required project delivery to the customer's objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.

The project is a 7.5km stretch running across East London, transferring flows from a 300 square kilometre catchment to Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. The scheme is a Thames Water rehab project interacting with Water and Rail Civils.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the commercial performance of the contract
Be responsible for the successful delivery of projects
Produce and manage the project programme and supervise its delivery
Understand and interpret drawings and specifications
Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
Ensure all staff, subcontractors and visitors are properly inducted, meet the competencies required of them and hold relevant qualifications and tickets
Undertake an ambassadorial role, representing the Business to customers, the public and official bodies
Deliver product to customer satisfaction
Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports for the Client and internally
Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures
Obtain all 'as-built' information, ensuring that it is accurate and relevant
Always comply with Company procedures and legal obligations, promoting best practice
Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, developing positive working relationships
Oversee and ensure that all HSEQ-related documentation is kept up to date and briefed as necessary
Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are carried out and that all audits and reports are produced
Liaise with relevant third parties and government agencies
Ensure that the QA file is produced and maintained
Ensure the work is delivered snag/defect-free and on time
Populate and manage the cost plan for the project
Maximise project value and maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
Deal with any actual or potential problems with resources promptly

Skills/experience/qualifications

Considerable experience in Civil Engineering
Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering
Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
CSCS card
SMSTS card
NEBOSH or IOSH
Full driving licence
Excellent communication, people, and team management skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve high standards of compliance
Working towards CEng, IEng AMICE, or equivalent
Water Experience
Temporary Works Co-ordinator
Leadership experience
Service avoidance training
Confined space training
Appointed person CPCS card

Benefits

Salary circa £60k with negotiation depending on experience
Car/car allowance
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours volunteering
45 hour working week
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training