Pts Sub-agent

DCS Rail are looking for a Rail Sub Agent to work on a Rail upgrade framework across the Greater Manchester/West Yorkshire area.

You would be based from either Manchester or Leeds offices with attending site in Huddersfield 3-4 days a week with some hybrid/remote working will also be offered.

Our client are committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance. They recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures employees, and encourages themto bring their best and whole self to work is crucial.

Our client can offer both a temp to perm or direct perm position.

You will be involved in the delivery of a £7Bil project spanning across 7-8 years and will play a vital role in its delivery.

Start Date ASAP, with on-site operations starting end of January 2023.

**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 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 and production of programmes
- 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 senior agent as required to procure necessary materials, sub-contracts and plant in sufficient time.
- Review with the senior agent regularly reagrding the performance, development and training needs of subordinate staff, including underperformance or potential resignations.
- Advise senior agent of any potential commercial or contractual liabilities.

**What we require from you**:
The following are mandatory requirements:

- Degree, HND in Engineering or equivalent.
- CSCS Level - Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager.
- SSSTS or SMSTS
- PTS
- Successful experience and performance at Section Engineer level.

The following are desirable requirements:

- Qualified to ICE Incorporated level or equivalent.
- Network rail experience will be an advantage.

If a direct permanent role is offered our client provides a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: company car/car allowance, matched pension contributions, private healthcare, life assurance, 26 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteeringday. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, they support further personal, professional, technical and leadership development.

DCS Rail

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation,marital or transgender status, age, or nationality