Sub Agent

Deanston Cooper; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor is seeking a Sub Agent to manage projects in Scotland. Responsibilities include supervising site engineering, ensuring safety compliance, and managing resources. Candidates must hold at least an HNC in Civil Engineering and have experience at Section Engineer level. Good technical and communication skills are essential. This role requires daily travel, potentially over an hour to various sites.

Qualifications

• Experience working at Section Engineer / Senior Engineer / Sub Agent level on a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Ability to focus on targets and practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Driving construction phase of project.
• Managing and supervising Site Engineering.
• Supervising and monitoring the site labour force and sub-contractors.
• Preparing risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.
• Ensuring quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained.
• Resolving unexpected technical difficulties.
• Checking drawings and specifications.
• Reviewing construction progress and performance.
• Planning construction resources to support project execution.
• Delivering project within programme and budget.

Skills

Technical ability

Organisational skills

Good communication skills

Education

Minimum HNC Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Deanston Cooper's client, a highly successful civil engineering contractor with an exceptionally low turnover of staff, has a current requirement for a Sub Agent to work on a range of projects across the Central Belt including infrastructure, substations and windfarms. Due to location of projects, applicants must be prepared to travel at least an hour to site each day.

Responsibilities

• Driving construction phase of project
• Managing and supervising Site Engineering
• Supervising and monitoring the site labour force and sub-contractors
• Preparing risk assessments and method statements
• Ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Ensuring quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
• Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Checking drawings and specifications
• Reviewing construction progress and performance
• Planning and prioritising construction resources (labour and plant) to support successful project execution
• Delivering project within programme and budget

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC Civil Engineering
• Experience working at Section Engineer / Senior Engineer / Sub Agent level on a variety of civil engineering projects for another contractor
• Technical ability and good organisational skills
• Ability to focus on targets and practical solutions
• Good communication skills with all levels of the workforce