Sub Agent

The purpose of a Sub-Agent is to assist the main Agent in managing specific areas or elements of a construction project. The Sub-Agent is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and supervision of construction works, ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. They oversee the construction trades, manage resources, conduct inspections, and resolve quality issues. Additionally, they ensure compliance with safety regulations, maintain communication with stakeholders, and provide updates on project progress.

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Responsibilities

• To ensure that all operations are properly planned, and that detailed method statements and risk assessments are in place for all activities prior to their commencement and ensure the continued review and compliance with these methods
• Implement and maintain safe systems in accordance with SHE management policies and contribute to safety initiatives within the team and subcontractors by managing all Safety, Healthy, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) issues on site and act as Emergency Person in Charge (PIC) for shift.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment and actively participate in the identification, minimisation, and elimination of environmental impacts by implementing site control and preventive measures.
• Understand and monitor key milestones and priorities and work to the deadlines required by the programme and produce reports on progress.
• Liaising with the required departments – procurement, survey, safety, quality, consents, SRG to ensure production is not slowed and is delivered within budgets and targets.
• Provide guidance, encouragement, and support within the team, and develop the skills and competencies of the staff under your line management and ensure successful succession planning. As well as maintaining good working relations with client / designer / supervisor and supply chain.

• Monitor the work under your control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Ability to identify and address errors at the design stage or problems encountered during construction.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a site engineer or section engineer.
• Experience in managing teams and assisting personal development of staff.
• Understanding of PIC incident response.
• Familiarity with civil engineering methods and thorough knowledge of construction procedures.
• Understand and advise on engineering knowledge, technical suitability, commercial viability, methods, and equipment to inform and coach.

Qualifications

• Degree or level qualification in Civil Engineering or relevant field
• SMSTS Card

• CSCS Card

Desirable

• First Aid and Mental Health First Aid