Sub Agent

Our client is looking for a Sub Agent, on a freelance basis, at their Loggerheads site.

Key Responsibilities:
Site Management
Maintain commercial performance of the contract
Be responsible for the successful delivery of projects
Produce and manage the project programme and supervise the delivery of it
Understand and interpret drawings and specifications
Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
Ensure all staff, subcontractors and visitors are properly inducted, meet the competencies required of them and hold relevant qualifications and tickets
Undertake an ambassadorial role, representing the Business to customers, the public and official bodies

Always comply with Company procedures and legal obligations, promoting best practice
Promote the cardinal rules and establish safe working cultures and practices and environmental compliance
Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, developing positive working relationships
Oversee and ensure that all HSEQ-related documentation is kept up to date and briefed as necessary
Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are carried out and that all audits and reports are produced
Liaise with relevant third parties and government agencies
Ensure that the QA file is produced and maintained
Ensure the work is delivered snag/defect-free and on time

Cost Control
Populate and manage the cost plan for the project
Maximise project value and maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
Managing Resources
Deal with any actual or potential problems with resources promptly
Ensure that records of resources are complete and accurate

Key measures & targets:
Monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met
Adherence to Business Unit Objectives
Ensure 3 Pillar KPI measures are met

Key relationships:
Customers and stakeholders
Subcontractors and suppliers
Site teams and support departments
Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:

Essential
Considerable experience in Civil Engineering
Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering
Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
CSCS card
SMSTS card
NEBOSH or IOSH
Full driving licence
Excellent communication, people, and team management skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve high standards of compliance
Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
Demonstrate the right behaviours to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values

Desirable
Working towards CEng, IEng AMICE, or equivalent
Water Experience
Temporary Works Co-ordinator
Leadership experience
Service avoidance training
Confined space training
Appointed person CPCS card