Sub Agent

J Murphy & Sons; Alness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Sub Agent to join their UK site operations. You will produce plans, risk assessments and method statements in alignment with Murphy procedures while ensuring safe, efficient site work and adherence to programme.

The ideal candidate will have civil engineering qualifications (HNC/HND or degree) and proven site experience, with strong knowledge of current health, safety and environmental regulations. Substation exposure is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/ Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in civil engineering projects.
• Ability to produce, implement and manage safe systems of work for construction procedures.
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of the day-to-day running of a Construction site.
• Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Able to read drawings and construct to them, work to a programme and keep site records.

Responsibilities

• Produce Construction Phase Plans (H&S Plans), Risk Assessments, Work Package Plans (Method Statements) and Task Briefings in line with Murphy procedures.
• Ensure workplaces under control have effective safety systems and supervision.
• Ensure project personnel have the necessary experience, training and knowledge to carry out duties.
• Organise and lead pre-construction meetings with supply chain to ensure works are fit-to-start.
• Attend and contribute to weekly site meetings regarding safety, progress, costs and programme.
• Proactively identify sustainability opportunities delivering environmental, social and commercial benefits.
• Lead and record subcontractor weekly progress meetings and KPI tracking.
• Promote Murphy Culture Development towards Zero Harm.
• Establish close working relationship with site supervision for cost-effective labour and plant.
• Lead weekly construction planning sessions with project delivery team.
• Experience on substations is preferable but not essential.
• Provide technical support to project delivery teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Read drawings

Site supervision

Programme scheduling

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Murphyis a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutionsto infrastructure sectors includingtransportation;natural resources; energy and water.Headquartered in London, Murphy hasa number of related businesses –Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering;Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel,tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around4,000engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’

- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.Visit www.murphygroup.comor follow us onLinkedIn,Facebook, InstagramandX: #MoretoMurphy

A day in the life of a Murphy Sub Agent

• Produce Construction Phase Plans (H&S Plans), Risk Assessments, Work Package Plans (Method Statements) and Task Briefings in line with Murphy procedures. Ensure these are updated on a regular basis and their requirements are communicated and understood by all project personnel and any others who may be affected.
• Ensure workplaces under their control have effective systems, arrangements and supervision for providing a safe workplace.
• Ensure all project personnel have the necessary experience, training and knowledge to carry out the duties allocated to them.
• Organise and lead pre-construction meetings with supply chain to ensure works are fit-to-start.
• Attend and contribute to weekly meetings with site team regarding safety, progress, expenditure, costs and programme.
• Proactively identify and develop sustainability opportunities that add value to the project, delivering environmental, social, and commercial benefits.
• Lead and record subcontractor weekly progress meeting, tracking KPI’s, safety performance, deliverables, commercial actions.
• Participate in, and positively promote, the Murphy Culture Development Culture (leading to Zero Harm).
• Establish close working relationship with site supervision to ensure cost-effective use of labour and plant.
• Lead weekly construction planning sessions with project delivery team.
• Experience working on substations is preferable but not essential.
• Provide technical support project delivery team (engineering and site supervision teams).

• HNC/HND/ Degree Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience in civil engineering projects. Knowledge of company policy and procedures including safety and environment related issues
• Ability to produce, implement and manage safe systems of work for construction procedures. Successful experience as a section / trades foreman.
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of the set up and day to day running of a Construction site.
• An understanding of the commercial issues in undertaking a construction project.
• Ability and confidence to discuss engineering issues with people across various levels and disciplines.
• Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Able to read drawings and construct to them, work to a programme and keep site records.