Sub Agent
4 days ago
**Career Opportunity: Sub Agent / Site Agent**
Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a Sub Agent or Site Agent. Here at Jackson, we are dynamic, innovative, and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
We are now recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent or Site Agent for our Northern Region, initially working on the Lowdham Flood defence scheme, which comprises of the construction of a slow the flow reservoir. The project will entail a large Earthworks operation, construction of concrete structures and a slurry cut off wall.
**Main Duties**:
- Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
- Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
- Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
- Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
- Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
- Manage design co-ordination.
- Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
- Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
- Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
- Understand and administer contract change.
**Are you the person we are looking for?**
We are looking for someone with a real ‘can do’ - ‘will do’ attitude, who is ambitious, a team player and flexible. This role could also suit a Senior Engineer who is looking to step into a management role as a Sub Agent or an experienced Site Agent.
**Must haves**:
- Be able to maintain and monitor works against a programme and budget
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Able to run multiple complex and non-complex sites
- Maintain comprehensive records.
- Have compliance with current legislation requirements, including the production and implementation of RAMs and other associated safety/project documentation.
- The ability to forecast cost and programme
You will have experience in the UK civils sector, working with the NEC form of contract. You must also have a relevant industry qualification (SMSTS or equivalent). You will have significant main contractor civils experience including Earthworks, Drainage and flood defences.
**Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities**:
We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:
- Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
- Company car or car allowance
- Company pension scheme (we match up to 6%)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
- Extensive training programmes
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits platform
- Free on-site parking
- Company social calendar
- Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
- A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
- _The Great Escape_ - leaving early every Friday
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lincoln: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: JCE N S/SA - Lowdham