Senior Agent

SCS Railways; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks a Senior Agent to oversee construction activities and ensure compliance with standards for the HS2 project. The successful candidate will manage site teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and maintain records effectively. Ideal candidates should possess a Civil Engineering degree and relevant experience in construction management. Competitive salary and benefits package offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• Prior experience in leading Construction Management function.
• Thorough knowledge of development and implementation of CMP.
• Knowledge of Environmental Minimum Requirements.
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
• Expert knowledge of building products and quality standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Relevant CSCS Card.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the site team for optimal performance.
• Review and develop design and working methods with the project team.
• Develop programmes, forecast budgets, and assess productivity.
• Manage subcontractors' accounts and ensure compliance.
• Maintain records and communication with stakeholders.
• Produce monthly financial reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict management

Planning ability

Familiarity with construction management software

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

As Senior Agent, you will be responsible for managing construction activities and ensuring compliance with the Code of Construction Practice and Environmental Statement. Implementation of health, safety, environmental and quality standards for planning and during the work. Regular liaison with HS2, other MWCC and works packages to ensure sharing of best practices, innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
• Review contractual agreements and develop design, working methods, programme and forecast costs with the Construction Manager, General Foreman and Subcontractors / Suppliers identifying any inaccuracies or inconsistencies, and feedback any changes made to the QA and QS teams.
• Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the project manager and QS department.
• Be fully conversant with subcontractors contract conditions, develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the QS team.
• Requisition resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Communicate to the QA and QS teams non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE's staff, and ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved and adhered to.
• Keep abreast of developments in professional field.
• Produce monthly reports for financial forecasting, monitoring and control of project cost.
• Interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Key point of contact for clients for project progress.
• Set the highest example for Health and Safety Requirements, HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG.
• Ensure inclusive recruitment process: encourage completion of the diversity form as part of applications to monitor and improve diversity; all responses are anonymous and data is held securely in accordance with Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, reported to HS2.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• Prior experience in a leading Construction Management function in a civil engineering project of similar size.
• Thorough knowledge of the development and implementation of CMP and construction programme.
• Knowledge of Environmental Minimum Requirements (including Code of Construction Practice, etc).
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process with strong ability for planning.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Familiarity with construction management software packages.
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict management skills.
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.

About the Project

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services.

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds. You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador). Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

Benefits

Salary Competitive with excellent benefits package.