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Sub Agent (Highways/Civil)

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd

London, Birmingham, Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 45,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in the civil engineering sector seeks a Sub Agent to manage highway projects across the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for site management, ensuring project delivery aligns with client objectives while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Ideal for those aspiring to grow into management roles, this position offers a dynamic work environment and solid career progression.

Qualifications

  • A team player with a positive 'can do' attitude.
  • Ability to motivate and manage staff effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Management of site operations to meet project delivery goals.
  • Support Site Agent/Project Manager in executing duties.
  • Prepare method statements and manage contracts.

Skills

Communication
Organization
People Management
Flexibility

Job description

Sub Agent (Highways/Civil)
Home » Civil » Sub Agent (Highways/Civil)
Salary: up to £45,000 plus package
Location:
Regions: Bedfordshire, Birmingham, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, London

We are currently seeking a Sub Agent to work for a main highway Contractor who works across the UK specializing a variety of civil engineering sectors with a primary focus of highway based projects. Role will be based on projects across the country with the candidate expected to travel intermittently to various project sites across the south when required.

The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for the management of the site in order to achieve required project delivery to the customer’s objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.

Main Duties

  • Support the Site Agent or Project Manager in the execution of their duties, and management of smaller construction contracts
  • Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors
  • Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans
  • Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets
  • Preparing and monitoring programmes of work
  • Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors
  • Manage design co-ordination
  • Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts
  • Inform, consult and involve local groups as necessary
  • Foster good relations and reputation with clients

Are you the person we are looking for?

We are looking for someone with a real ‘can do’ – ‘will do’ attitude, who is ambitious, a team player and flexible. This role would also suit a Senior Engineer who is looking to step into a management role.

You should be:

  • A good communicator with the ability to instruct and direct staff
  • A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance
  • Experienced in people management and motivation of staff
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