Sub Agent

Deanston Cooper; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Deanston Cooper's client, a leading civil engineering contractor, seeks a Sub Agent to work on Scottish Water projects in the Glasgow area. You will drive the construction phase, supervise site engineering and labour, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and programme adherence.

The ideal candidate will hold at least an HNC in Civil Engineering, have experience at Section Engineer/Senior Engineer/Sub Agent level, and possess strong communication, planning, and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC Civil Engineering.
• Experience at Section Engineer / Senior Engineer / Sub Agent level on civil engineering projects.
• Ideally some experience of Scottish Water projects.
• Technical ability and good organisational skills.
• Ability to focus on targets and practical solutions.
• Good communication skills with all levels of the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Driving construction phase of project
• Managing and supervising Site Engineering
• Supervising and monitoring the site labour force and sub-contractors
• Preparing risk assessments and method statements
• Ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Ensuring quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
• Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Checking drawings and specifications
• Reviewing construction progress and performance
• Planning and prioritising construction resources (labour and plant) to support successful project execution
• Delivering project within programme and budget

Skills

Technical ability

Organisational skills

Focused on targets

Practical solutions

Good communication

Education

HNC Civil Engineering

Job description

Deanston Cooper's client, a highly successful civil engineering contractor with an exceptionally low turnover of staff, has a current requirement for a Sub Agent to work on Scottish Water projects as part of a long-term framework. Working on projects in the Glasgow area, your duties as Sub Agent will include:

Responsibilities

• Driving construction phase of project
• Managing and supervising Site Engineering
• Supervising and monitoring the site labour force and sub-contractors
• Preparing risk assessments and method statements
• Ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Ensuring quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
• Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Checking drawings and specifications
• Reviewing construction progress and performance
• Planning and prioritising construction resources (labour and plant) to support successful project execution
• Delivering project within programme and budget

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC Civil Engineering
• Experience working at Section Engineer / Senior Engineer / Sub Agent level on a variety of civil engineering projects for another contractor
• Ideally some experience of Scottish Water projects
• Technical ability and good organisational skills
• Ability to focus on targets and practical solutions
• Good communication skills with all levels of the workforce