Sub Agent - Setting out

Morson Edge; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Sub-Agent to oversee reinforced concrete works at West Ruislip Portal. The candidate must have a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, extensive experience in concrete construction, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to safety regulations and managing site teams. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for the successful delivery of projects. This role promises opportunities for professional development and growth.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a related field or vocational training in Engineering.
• Proficient in construction contracts and engineering principles.
• Capable of independent work and effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead reinforced concrete works at West Ruislip Portal.
• Ensure compliance with construction policies and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineers and construction teams for accuracy.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Experience with reinforced concrete

Construction techniques understanding

Computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD)

Communication skills

Temporary Works supervision

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or HNC

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Sub-Agent

Job Introduction

SCS Railways are looking for a Sub Agent to manage and lead the reinforced concrete works at West Ruislip Portal.

Delivery of the WRP FRC works

Ensure the progress of the works are in accordance with the contract, programme, budget and design requirements.

Implement and assure compliance with all relevant HS2 and or statutory requirements with regards to Health, Safety, Environment and Public relations within their scope of work.

Manage QA within section of works, including compilation of handover packs and gaining client approval.

Location

West Ruislip Portal Site, Ickenham High Rd, London HA47DQ

Role Responsibility

Understanding and interpreting structural and reinforcement drawings to accurately translate them into physical markers on-site.

Ability to extract setting out points from CAD drawing

Defining and marking out boundaries, grids, levels, and other critical elements of the construction site.

Ensuring all measurements are precise and align with project plans, which is vital for maintaining structural integrity and avoiding costly errors.

Coordinating with other engineers, management team and construction teams to ensure smooth execution of setting out processes.

Keeping detailed records of measurements and adjustments made during the setting out process for future reference and quality assurance.

Ensuring all quality checks are carried out in accordance with the ITP’s and properly recorded.

Setting out with Total Station

The management of non-conformance reporting and managing the nonconformances on site until complete.

Drawing take-off for timely material ordering and delivery

Monitoring rebar and formwork installation in accordance with permanent design, Temp works designs and ITP.

Reviewing rebar and formwork drawings. Ensure an understanding of the scope so you can identify changes.

Produce as built records, fill in ITP check sheets and other required construction assurance documentation

Deliver start of shift briefings, inductions and toolbox talks.

Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any delays, changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work‑related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.

Adherence to project policies and procedures

Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans, Permits, Consents etc for the works and that these areimplemented.

Develop the design, construction methodology, programme and cost.

Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise.

Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are being implemented and adhered to.

Be familiar with; and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.

Implement the relevant requirements of the Safety Management System within their area of responsibility.

Ensure that the Construction Team, Sub‑Contractors and Suppliers receive or have access to copies of the relevant Health and Safety as well as Environmental Policy and are kept informed of relevant developments and issues.

Internal liaison with the Asset Lead, Design and Engineering Team, QA team and Cost Control.

Be fully conversant with subcontractor’s contract conditions, assist to develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the QS team.

Design field change management - offer design change solutions for acceptance of the project’s designer. Working side by side with designer to reach a mutually agreeable design solution.

Review and understand the requirement for Temporary works in your section of works. Ensure Briefs and design are produced to meet construction schedule

Ensuring all quality checks are carried out in accordance with the ITP’s and properly recorded.

The management of non-conformance reporting and managing the nonconformances on site until complete.

Communicate to the Quality Assurance and Quantity Surveyors teams non-conformances, and any instructions received from the client / designer / Responsible Engineer’s staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.

Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work‑related discussions with Subcontractor / client / designer / RE / project team.

Adherence to project policies and procedures

Requisitioning resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HNC in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Understanding of Engineering Principles.
• Experience with formwork reinforced concrete works is a must.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing and best practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of working to and implementing construction contracts.
• Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also skilled at working collaboratively with other integrated team members and external stakeholders for the overall benefit of the project.
• Temporary Works Supervisor / Co‑ordinator experience.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, AutoCAD, Aphex).
• Relevant CSCS Card

Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management

Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to suite receiver