Sub Agent - Yorkshire and Humber

VGC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to manage and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations on major energy infrastructure projects. Candidates must have a degree in Engineering, CSCS qualification, and SSSTS certification, with proven experience at Section Engineer level. This permanent, full-time position is based in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Qualifications

• CSCS Level - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager.
• SSSTS required.
• Successful experience and performance at Section Engineer level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental matters.
• Manage and mentor section, site and assistant engineers.
• Maintain good working relationships with staff and the supply chain.
• Promote a cost-conscious attitude in resource use.
• Support the agent with cost management and QF preparation.
• Utilize BIM technologies for project execution.
• Advise the agent on commercial or contractual liabilities.

Skills

Health, safety, and environmental compliance

Engineering control

Communication with commercial staff

Education

Degree, HND in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

BIM technologies

Job description

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are recruiting experienced and motivated Sub Agents to join our growing team and help deliver major civil engineering projects across England. We are currently focused on the energy infrastructure sector, constructing new substations that are key to supporting England's transition to Net Zero.

Your work environment

• We operate a flexible working policy

• People are at the heart of what we do. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We\'re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics

Your mission

As a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the following:

• Set a personal example in health, safety and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures through method statements, risk assessments and briefings

• Manage, supervise and mentor section, site and assistant engineers to ensure high levels of engineering control and generation of appropriate records

• Maintain good working relationship with RE staff and supply chain

• Adopt and promote a cost-conscious attitude through efficient use of company resources

• Support the agent as required in operating the cost management system, the production of programmes and QF preparation

• Communicate with commercial staff to ensure all records for measurement and payment purposes are prepared promptly, in appropriate form

• Adopt and promote the use of BIM technologies to deliver the requirements of the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP)

• Communicate with general foreman to ensure adequate work preparation and resources availability

• Assist the agent as required to procure necessary materials, sub-contracts and plant in sufficient time

• Review with the agent regularly the performance, development and training needs of subordinate staff, including underperformance or potential resignations

• Advise agent of any potential commercial or contractual liabilities

Who are we looking for?

The following are mandatory requirements:

• Degree, HND in Engineering or equivalent

• CSCS Level - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager

• SSSTS

• Successful experience and performance at Section Engineer level

If this opportunity is of interest please apply with an updated copy of your CV to (url removed)