Sub Agent

Tilbury Douglas; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance for you

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension matched 8

Volunteer days

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Flexible Benefits scheme

Critical illness insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel insurance

Bike to work

Leisure vouchers

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Sub Agent/Site Manager to drive civil engineering projects from award to completion. The role emphasizes quality, safety and environmental compliance while strengthening client relationships and delivering financial success.

You will oversee site teams, manage setting out and coordination with subcontractors, and ensure proper documentation and reporting on site. The successful candidate will hold a Civil Engineering qualification with Management training, CSCS Site

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering/Building qualification with Construction Management (essential).
• CSCS Site Manager card.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering. Chartered status or nearing (desirable).
• SMSTS (5 day) (desirable).
• First Aid at Work (4 day) (desirable).
• National Water Hygiene card (desirable).
• Evidence of post-graduation training in contracts, formwork, concrete tech, H&S management; experience with a medium to major civil contractor (essential).
• Experience in Water Treatment and/or Highways sectors desirable; progression to Sub Agent.
• UK driving licence.
• Good communication and awareness of quality and environmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project team development to boost motivation and commitment.
• Prepare, monitor and implement quality planning and controls for live projects.
• Prepare requisitions for plant and materials within tender allowances.
• Interpret drawings and specifications and communicate information to site operations.
• Manage site engineers and delegate tasks effectively.
• Oversee site setting out and checking; interpret survey data as needed.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments, and permits to work; monitor compliance.
• Maintain records of work, diaries and allocation sheets.
• Manage subcontractor operations and coordinate meetings.
• Develop client relationships to secure repeat work.
• Promote Tilbury Douglas brand and environmental responsibility on site.
• Assist planning for temporary works and lift plans per procedures.
• Roles may vary; on small projects Sub Agent may report to visiting manager.
• Maintain comprehensive site activity records and as-built documentation.

Skills

People management

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Team player

Site setting out

Safety knowledge

Construction process

Leadership

Education

Civil Engineering/Building qualification

HNC/HND/Degree level

Tools

CSCS Site Manager card

UK driving licence

Job description

Role Summary

Manage projects from contract award through to completion; reporting to either a Site Agent or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of project and personal experience/ability. To ensure the successful completion of projects for Tilbury Douglas in accordance with quality, safety and environmental procedures of the business, whilst maintaining and improving client relationships and working with the team to achieve financial success of the project.

What you will be doing

• Participate in team development for the benefit of the individuals and the company. Emphasis on team culture to create an environment where motivation and morale is high and earn respect of team members to gain their commitment and support that ensures their optimum input in the project;
• Preparation, monitoring and implementation of Quality planning and controls for various activities within live projects to ensure project compliance with the Specification and the Company Policies for Quality, Safety and Environmental issues;
• Investigation and preparation of requisitions for plant and materials within tender allowances including taking off of quantities from drawings or direct site measurement;
• Interpreting construction information from drawings and specifications etc and ensuring the information is communicated to the particular site operations;
• Management of and/or assistance to site Engineers, involving the effective delegation of tasks to team members;
• Management of and/or implementation of site setting out and checking regime generally undertaken by the site Engineers. May include interpretation of survey data gathered;
• Methodology selection and preparation of Method Statements, Risk and COSHH Assessments, permits to work. Monitoring of implementation of procedures on site;
• Create and maintain records of work done and site activities including as built records, diaries and allocation sheets;
• Manage subcontractor operations and coordination including meetings;
• Maintain and develop client relationships for ensuring a successful outcome on completion and enhancing opportunities for securing repeat work;
• Proactive approach to the environment and customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project – promotion of positive image of the Interserve name to protect and promote the brand name;
• With training, undertake planning and checking role for temporary works in accordance with company procedures;
• With training, plan and prepare lift plans in accordance with company procedures;
• The exact tasks will vary according to the nature of the project and the scope of work. On a large project the tasks will be shared among team members reporting to a site based manager. On a smaller project the Sub Agent would be performing most of these tasks directly, reporting directly to a visiting manager;
• Maintain records of work done and site activities including as built records, diaries and allocation sheets.

What we want from you

• Civil Engineering/Building qualification Construction Management (essential);
• Site managers CSCS card;
• Civil Engineering Qualification HNC/HND/Degree level;
• Chartered status or approaching (desirable);
• SMSTS (5 day) (desirable);
• First Aid at Work (4 day) (desirable);
• National Water Hygiene card (desirable);
• Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training e.g. attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management e.t.c; Has held a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor for a sustained period (essential);
• Experience of working within the Water Treatment and/or Highways sector is highly desirable. Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Sub Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience.
• Confident; Enthusiastic; Personable;
• Innovative, creative thinker;
• Systematic/organised;
• Resourceful;
• Reliable;
• Awareness of quality and environmental practices within the business environment;
• Good communicator orally/written;
• Ability to make decisions to enable project to progress;
• Technical / practical approach to problem solving;
• Good team player;
• Knowledge of the construction process;
• Sound safety theoretical and practical knowledge/experience;
• Holds a UK driving licence;
• Good practical knowledge of site setting out, control and checking;
• Good decision maker;
• Sound technical knowledge.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We are currently working towards Investors in Diversity accredited status.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship license.