Sub Agent

Fawkes & Reece London; Rochester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Rochester is seeking a Sub Agent for project management on large civil projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in the field, and certifications in health and safety. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing site activities, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter.
• Strong knowledge and experience of Civil Engineering projects.
• CSCS Card, SMSTS, and First Aid training required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safety-first attitude across all operations.
• Lead project management in compliance with the contract.
• Prepare risk assessments and monitor project progress.

Skills

Civil Engineering Project Knowledge

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS Certificate

First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

Sub Agent - Rochester

My client is a Leading Civil Engineering Contractor. They are long established, progressive and employ more than 200 people in the UK. They have recently been awarded several Civil Engineering Projects in North Kent and are seeking reinforcements to compliment their existing site teams in delivering the works. The company have two large Civils projects commencing in Maidstone (£10m+ Highways and Structures Project) and in Rochester (Complex car park project for a prestigious client comprising RC Works and attenuations tanks). They are looking to employ on a permanent basis, a Sub Agent, although they would consider Section Engineers / Senior Engineers looking to step up currently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring a “safety first” attitude underpins all operations undertaken by the Company to ensure the health and safety of the company's personnel and others working at or visiting our sites
• Be accountable for ensuring all works are completed in full compliance with health and safety legislation and company policy and procedures on quality, health and safety and the environment
• Embed safety as the first imperative across all areas of your responsibility
• Support the evolution of a culture that welcomes the opportunity to learn from incidents and near misses, taking appropriate remedial action and holding people to account where necessary to ensure that the company's objectives are achieved
• Lead on the management of the project and ensure all works are managed in line with the contract
• Prepare and update quality, environmental and construction phase plans.
• Write and update risk assessments and method statements
• Plan, measure, monitor and review progress throughout the project's lifespan to ensure compliance with budget and programme
• Input into monthly financial reports including cost / value reconciliations and budget forecasts
• Work collaboratively to administer the contract whilst maintaining good relations with project stakeholders
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications and ensure the accurate construction of the works in accordance with the client requirements
• Identify risk in sufficient time to allow effective mitigation to be implemented
• Oversee the management of site level change including Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Ensure appropriate plant, labour, subcontract and material resources are available in a timely manner to meet the project programme
• Communicate and liaise with others to facilitate a teamwork approach to problem solving and operational tasks

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter
• Strong knowledge and experience of Civil Engineering Project
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS
• First Aid Trained