Sub Agent - Setting out

Morson Talent; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Sub-Agent to lead reinforced concrete works at a construction site. The successful candidate will manage quality assurance and compliance with health and safety regulations, coordinate with various teams, and ensure adherence to project timelines. Ideal applicants should possess a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, along with significant experience in formwork and reinforced concrete works. Strong communication skills and proficiency in relevant software are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience with formwork and reinforced concrete works is essential.
• Proven experience in temporary works supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead reinforced concrete works.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with engineers and construction teams.

Skills

Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering

Knowledge of construction techniques

Experience with formwork reinforced concrete works

Communication skills

Computer competence (MS Word, Excel)

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Document control system

Job description

Sub-Agent

Job Introduction

SCS Railways are looking for a Sub Agent to manage and lead the reinforced concrete works at West Ruislip Portal.

Delivery of the WRP FRC works.

Ensure the progress of the works are in accordance with the contract, programme, budget and design requirements.

Implement and assure compliance with all relevant HS2 and or statutory requirements with regards to Health, Safety, Environment and Public relations within their scope of work.

Manage QA within section of works, including compilation of handover packs and gaining client approval.

Location: West Ruislip Portal Site, Ickenham High Rd, London HA47DQ

Role Responsibility

• Understanding and interpreting structural and reinforcement drawings to accurately translate them into physical markers on-site.
• Ability to extract setting out points from CAD drawing.
• Defining and marking out boundaries, grids, levels, and other critical elements of the construction site.
• Ensuring all measurements are precise and align with project plans, which is vital for maintaining structural integrity and avoiding costly errors.
• Coordinating with other engineers, management team and construction teams to ensure smooth execution of setting out processes.
• Keeping detailed records of measurements and adjustments made during the setting out process for future reference and quality assurance.
• Ensuring all quality checks are carried out in accordance with the ITP’s and properly recorded.
• Setting out with Total Station.
• The management of non-conformance reporting and managing the nonconformances on site until complete.
• Drawing take-off for timely material ordering and delivery.
• Monitoring rebar and formwork installation in accordance with permanent design, Temporary works designs and ITP.
• Reviewing rebar and formwork drawings. Ensure an understanding of the scope so you can identify changes.
• Produce as-built records, fill in ITP check sheets and other required construction assurance documentation.
• Deliver start of shift briefings, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any delays, changes/variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.
• Adherence to project policies and procedures.
• Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans, Permits, Consents etc for the works and that these are implemented.
• Develop the design, construction methodology, programme and cost.
• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are being implemented and adhered to.
• Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Implement the relevant requirements of the Safety Management System within their area of responsibility.
• Ensure that the Construction Team, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers receive or have access to copies of the relevant Health and Safety as well as Environmental Policy and are kept informed of relevant developments and issues.
• Internal liaison with the Asset Lead, Design and Engineering Team, QA team and Cost Control.
• Be fully conversant with subcontractor’s contract conditions, assist to develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the QS team.
• Design field change management - offer design change solutions for acceptance of the project’s designer. Working side by side with designer to reach a mutually agreeable design solution.
• Review and understand the requirement for Temporary works in your section of works. Ensure Briefs and design are produced to meet construction schedule.
• Communicate to the Quality Assurance and Quantity Surveyors teams non-conformances, and any instructions received from the client / designer / Responsible Engineer’s staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Requisitioning resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HNC in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Understanding of Engineering Principles.
• Experience with formwork reinforced concrete works is a must.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing and best practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of working to and implementing construction contracts.
• Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also skilled at working collaboratively with other integrated team members and external stakeholders for the overall benefit of the project.
• Temporary Works Supervisor/Co-ordinator experience.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, AutoCAD, Aphex).
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to suite receiver.