Sub Agent

The Highfield Company; Norwich; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Sub Agent to oversee the A47 road improvement project in Norwich. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong project management skills, and experience in site supervision. Key responsibilities include managing the site team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and facilitating the successful delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or HND in Civil Engineering with vocational training.
• Knowledge of contracts in construction and relevant safety regulations.
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the site team effectively.
• Produce detailed plans and maintain accurate site records.
• Conduct Health & Safety inspections and environmental awareness initiatives.

Skills

Construction Knowledge

Project Management

Health & Safety Management

Environmental Awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS Training

Job description

Sub Agent

Location: A47 - Thickthorn Junction Project Office Norwich

City/town: Norwich

Legal entity: Skanska UK PLC

Operating unit / enabling function: Infrastructure

Type of contract: Permanent

Working time: Full-time

Hours of work: 42.5

Base max. salary: £49,000.00

Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

In partnership with National Highways, Skanska is delivering the A47 road improvement project aimed at reducing congestion and enhancing safety. We are seeking a Sub Agent to join our infrastructure team in Norwich to oversee and ensure successful planning, delivery, and handover of the section of works.

What you'll do:

• Manage, supervise and mentor the site team to enable them to perform their duties effectively.
• Generate temporary works design briefs, inspect and review designs, and raise technical queries to design teams.
• Produce and update look ahead programmes, record and communicate progress, and create detailed plans for your section.
• Maintain accurate site records, raise requisitions, ensure compliance with subcontract scopes and identify cost savings in your section.
• Generate Inspection and Test Plans and manage material approvals.
• Complete Health & Safety inspections and implement courses of action.
• Identify and implement environmental awareness opportunities for your section.

We're looking for:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction and contracts.
• Health & Safety and Environmental Management training (SMSTS).
• Relevant CSCS Card

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.