Sub Agent

Kenton Black Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure and water projects in the Greater London area. You will support the Site Agent and Project Manager, delivering smaller-value projects or assisting on larger water and wastewater schemes.

You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to required quality, while leading site teams, coordinating subcontractors and resources, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil engineering, preferably water-related projects.
• HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid CSCS and SMSTS qualifications.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, CDM regulations and construction programmes.
• Experience in cost control, forecasting and commercial management.
• Proven leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of civil engineering and water projects.
• Develop and monitor project programmes and progress.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and resources.
• Maintain commercial performance, cost plans and project forecasts.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ procedures, CDM regulations and company standards.
• Manage RAMS, inspections, audits and quality assurance documentation.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries and as-built information.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• Chair site meetings and produce regular project reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Programme monitoring

Site management

Driving licence

Education

HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering a range of infrastructure and water-related projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing smaller-value projects or supporting the Site Agent and Project Manager on larger water and wastewater schemes. Projects may include water infrastructure, treatment works, pipelines and associated civil engineering works.

You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the successful delivery of civil engineering and water projects.
• Develop and monitor project programmes and progress.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and resources.
• Maintain commercial performance, cost plans and project forecasts.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ procedures, CDM regulations and company standards.
• Manage RAMS, inspections, audits and quality assurance documentation.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries and as-built information.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• Chair site meetings and produce regular project reports.

• Considerable experience within civil engineering, ideally within the water or wastewater sector.
• HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid CSCS and SMSTS qualifications.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts, CDM regulations and construction programmes.
• Experience in cost control, forecasting and commercial management.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Previous experience on water treatment works, wastewater schemes or water infrastructure projects.
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
• Working towards CEng, IEng or AMICE.
• Confined space and service avoidance training.
• Appointed Person CPCS qualification.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Sub Agent with a civil engineering or water industry background to join an established contractor and progress their career delivering essential water infrastructure projects.