Sub Agent

Carmichael UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to manage small-value civil engineering and construction sites or assist on larger schemes in the water sector. You will help deliver projects while upholding health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.

The role requires strong leadership, familiarity with NEC contracts, CDM regulations, and the ability to interpret drawings, manage programmes, and supervise staff and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering is required.
• Extensive experience in civil engineering project delivery.
• Experience with NEC contracts and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage small-value civil sites or support larger schemes to deliver on time and to spec.
• Maintain safety, quality, environment and cost controls on site.
• Produce monthly reports and chair site meetings.
• Liaise with clients, staff and subcontractors to ensure compliance.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Programme management

Risk management

Cost control

Leadership

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS card

NEBOSH or IOSH

Temporary Works Co-ordinator

Job description

Carmichael are seeking an experienced Sub Agent ideally with experience within the water sector.

The Role

As a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the management of small-value civil engineering and construction sites or assist the Site Agent and Project Manager on larger value schemes, to achieve the required project delivery to the customer’s objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management

• Maintain the commercial performance of the contract
• Be responsible for the successful delivery of projects
• Produce and manage the project programme and supervise its delivery
• Understand and interpret drawings and specifications
• Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
• Ensure all staff, subcontractors and visitors are properly inducted, meet the competencies required of them and hold relevant qualifications and tickets
• Undertake an ambassadorial role, representing the Business to customers, the public and official bodies
• Deliver product to customer satisfaction
• Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports for the Client and internally
• Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures
• Obtain all 'as-built' information, ensuring that it is accurate and relevant

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

• Always comply with Company procedures and legal obligations, promoting best practice
• Promote the Barhale cardinal rules, establish safe working cultures and practices and environmental compliance
• Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, developing positive working relationships
• Oversee and ensure that all HSEQ-related documentation is kept up to date and briefed as necessary
• Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are carried out and that all audits and reports are produced
• Liaise with relevant third parties and government agencies
• Ensure that the QA file is produced and maintained
• Ensure the work is delivered snag/defect-free and on time

Cost Control

• Maximise project value and maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed

Managing Resources

• Deal with any actual or potential problems with resources promptly
• Ensure that records of resources are complete and accurate

Essential

• Considerable experience in Civil Engineering
• Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• CSCS card
• SMSTS card
• NEBOSH or IOSH
• Full driving licence
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve high standards of compliance

Desirable

• Working towards CEng, IEng AMICE, or equivalent
• Water Experience
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator
• Leadership experience
• Service avoidance training
• Confined space training
• Appointed person CPCS card