Sub Agent – Civil Engineering (Highways/Rivers) | Early Finish

Mane Contract Services; Hove; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance (four times annual)

Company pension scheme

25 days' annual leave

Extensive training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Company social events

Charity events

Career progression opportunities

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Sub Agent to join their Southern Region team, covering Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey. The ideal candidate will have a strong civil engineering background, experience with NEC forms of contract, and a proven track record in coordinating site teams, programmes and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

Travel across the Southern Region and a valid UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong background in highways and river works.
• Experience managing and motivating site teams, including delegating responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and coordinate resources to ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Essential experience working under NEC forms of contract.
• A valid SMSTS qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Agent and Project Manager in delivering projects and managing smaller construction contracts.
• Manage site personnel, operatives and subcontractors.
• Prepare method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
• Prepare, manage and monitor construction programmes.
• Assess, appoint and manage subcontractors.
• Coordinate design activities and ensure effective communication between project teams.
• Manage contracts to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and profitably.
• Communicate and engage with local communities and relevant stakeholders where required.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, supporting the contractor's reputation.

Skills

Site management

NEC contracts

SMSTS

Highways/river works

Communication

Job description

Mane Contract Services is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Sub Agent to join their Southern Region team, covering Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey. The ideal candidate will have a strong civil engineering background, experience with NEC forms of contract, and a proven track record in coordinating site teams, programmes and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

Travel across the Southern Region and a valid UK driving licence are required.