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Sub Agent (Highways/Civil)

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd

London, Birmingham, Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sub Agent to join their team in the civil engineering sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage highway-based projects while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and maintaining quality control. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive approach, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster positive relationships with clients and subcontractors. If you're looking to step into a management role and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values ambition and teamwork while making a significant impact on infrastructure development.

Qualifications

  • Experience in managing construction sites and contracts.
  • Strong skills in communication and organization.

Responsibilities

  • Manage site operations to meet project delivery objectives.
  • Oversee staff and subcontractors to ensure effective execution.

Skills

Site Management

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Cost Control

Communication Skills

People Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Project Management Software

Health and Safety Tools

Job description

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 in a variety of civil engineering sectors with a primary focus on highway-based projects. The 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
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