Sub Agent (Highways/Civil)

Sub Agent (Highways/Civil) Home » Civil » Sub Agent (Highways/Civil) Salary: up to £45,000 plus package Location: Regions: Bedfordshire, Birmingham, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, London We are currently seeking a Sub Agent  to work for a main highway Contractor who works across the UK specializing a variety of civil engineering sectors with a primary focus of highway based projects. Role will be based on projects across the country with the candidate expected to travel intermittently to various project sites across the south when required. The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for the management of the site in order to achieve required project delivery to the customer’s objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control. Main Duties Support the Site Agent or Project Manager in the execution of their duties, and management of smaller construction contracts Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets Preparing and monitoring programmes of work Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors Manage design co-ordination Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts Inform, consult and involve local groups as necessary Foster good relations and reputation with clients Are you the person we are looking for? We are looking for someone with a real ‘can do’ – ‘will do’ attitude, who is ambitious, a team player and flexible. This role would also suit a Senior Engineer who is looking to step into a management role. You should be: A good communicator with the ability to instruct and direct staff A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance Experienced in people management and motivation of staff