Sub Agent (230000AB)

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

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Sub Agent – Highways

Location – Blofield

What you will be doing:

You will work on our Infrastructure project and frameworks Ideally, you will be based locally, although we are open to subsiding relocation.

As a Sub Agent, you will take responsibility for ensuring resources, materials and plant are in the right place at the right time to ensure effective management and due diligence on site.

• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.

• Day to day leadership and management of a section of works including the supervision and monitoring of the site team and sub-contractors .

• Plan, control and monitor the progress of the works and coordinate the section(s) of the project as allocated.

• Manage multiple packages of work in conjunction with the commercial team.

• Attend external meetings as required with clients and stakeholders.

• Report to Site Agent/Project Manager on progress and performance.

• Assist the Site Agent/Project Manager to administer the cost forecast, valuation and reporting systems.

• Attending and implementing weekly and monthly site meetings.

• Ensure all site team and subcontractors are working to the latest design information.

• Undertake material take offs where required and ensure materials are ordered and reconciled.

• Conduct regular H&S checks and CDM audits.

• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Permit to Work systems, inductions and briefing are correctly carried out.

• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and problems may arise.

• Ensuring and maintaining strict quality control procedures

• Ensuring site team keep site diaries are up to date.

• Assist with value engineering solutions.

• Manage direct reports and ensure appropriate competence is maintained.

• Monitor capability of staff and contractors to undertake current and prospective workloads and report to site management.

• Understand any temporary works requirements.

• Identify/assist in introducing new process, techniques and innovations on site., Our Highways business has seen impressive growth over the last few years working in collaboration with Highways England and Local Authority clients across the UK. Our portfolio of road projects has contributed substantially to the national infrastructure network and has seen us become one of the leading players in the Highways sector. Right now, we are poised for continued growth with successful positions on the Midlands Highways Alliance and Eastern Highways Alliance and the YOR Civils Frameworks strengthened with additional success on the Regional Delivery Partnership in the South West and the Eastern regions, where we will deliver six key schemes to enhance the strategic road network worth in excess of £435 million alone delivered by 2024.

• Ability to work safely.

• Read & Interpret data, drawings specifications and schedules.

• Highly organised and able to prioritise multiple workloads.

• Effective plant and material management.

• Adept at interfacing with site team, subcontractors, designer and the client.

• Strong knowledge of CDM 15.

• Good working knowledge of NEC.

• Able to interpret, extract and disseminate works information relating to program of works.

• Proven leadership and delegation skills.

• Advanced Problem-solving skills.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays

• A wide range of corporate discounts

• Cycle to Work schemes

• Comprehensive pension plan

• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it

• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role