Sub Agent (Highways/Civils)

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Sub Agent for projects across the Midlands. The role involves supporting site management, overseeing staff, and ensuring project completion. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organizational skills, and people management experience. The position requires travel to various sites in the Midlands, particularly Northampton.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Agent or Project Manager in the execution of their duties.
• Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
• Preparing and monitoring programme of work.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

People management

Job description

Sub Agent (Highways/Civils)

Salary: up to £45,000 plus package
Location: Northampton
Regions: Midlands, West Midlands

We are currently seeking a Sub Agent to work for a main Civil Contractor who works across the UK specializing in a variety of Civil/highway engineering sectors with a primary focus of highway based projects. Role will be based in Northampton and West Midlands with the candidate expected to travel intermittently to various project sites when required.

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 programme 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
• Good relations and reputation with clients

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