Sub Agent

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking a Site Agent to assist in managing an EA project in Kent. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, ideally in environmental or water treatment projects, and will be responsible for liaising with subcontractors, managing a team, and ensuring project delivery meets standards. A degree in a construction-related discipline and a CSCS card are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as a Sub Agent.
• Experience of delivering NEC3 contracts.
• Experience with the EA's SHEW CoP.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline.
• CSCS Card required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Project Management strategy.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate between engineering and supply chain partners.
• Manage a team of engineers and site-based managers.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Coordination

Team Management

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Tools

Cost Management Software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Site Agent

Location: Dover, Kent

Day Rate: £(Apply online only)/day

Our client is looking to employ a freelance Sub Agent for an EA project in the Kent area. You will assist the Project Manager in managing the delivery and handover of projects, ensuring that they are completed in the most effective manner; maintaining customer satisfaction and without compromising health and safety or environmental factors.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the Project Management strategy.
• Assisting in the production of lookahead programmes; reporting on these to key stakeholders and producing progress reports.
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Liaising with site management on design and procurement issues.
• Assisting in the preparation of the construction completion and take-over documentation.
• Taking all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
• Technical coordination between engineering and supply chain partners.
• Challenging all stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation, doing something differently, and improving working practices to realise opportunities and minimize risk - both to safety and commercial performance.
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyor to generate cost plans, input commitments, and monitor project out-turn costs, reporting any variations to the PM and assisting in the preparation of mitigation plans.
• Managing a team of engineers and site-based managers.

About The Candidate

• At least 3 years experience as a Sub Agent
• Experience of delivering NEC3 contracts
• Experience with the EA's SHEW CoP
• Experience creating CPP's under CDM 2015 regulations
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline
• Previous experience within Heavy Civils is a necessity; preferably environmental or water treatment experience (infra or non-infra)
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS Preferable