Sub Agent

Schemes Team Oxfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Sub Agent to work on our Term Maintenance Contract in Oxfordshire.

As a Sub Agent you will be part of our Schemes Team who are responsible for Delivering various Construction projects including surface treatments across Oxfordshire

**As a Sub Agent your duties & responsibilities will be**:

- Manage and supervise a wide range of highway-based projects on-site ensuring work is carried out safely, on time, to budget and in accordance with the HSEQ standards required by Milestone Infrastructure (MI) and Oxfordshire County Council (OCC).
- Be responsible for day-to-day management of site tasks.
- Aid the site agents / works manager with the development of the construction programmes and methodology utilising existing knowledge & experience and through engagement with Key Supply Chain
- Monitor site activities against target programmes reporting exceptions in outputs, delays etc
- Aid the site agents / works manager with the creation of the Construction Phase Plans, method statements and safe systems of work are in-place before work is started and that required safety standards are maintained at all times
- Manage all risks effectively on site and ensure adherence to MI risk management processes.
- Ensure in-house and subcontract personnel are competent and fully trained to undertake their work.

**Skills & Knowledge Requirements**
- Possession of SSSTS / SMSTS
- CSCS (supervisor card desirable)
- Driving licence
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of supervising Highway improvement and public realm work.
- A practical understanding of health and safety management and the requirements of CDM.
- A working knowledge of quality and environmental standards for highway improvement work.
- Experience of managing and supervising staff, workforce and subcontractors.
- Commercially aware with knowledge of budget and cost control processes
- Good communication skills

**Additional Information**
- Manage and supervise a wide range of highway-based projects on-site ensuring work is carried out safely, on time, to budget and in accordance with the HSEQ standards required by Milestone Infrastructure (MI) and Oxfordshire County Council (OCC).
- Be responsible for day-to-day management of site tasks.
- Aid the site agents / works manager with the development of the construction programmes and methodology utilising existing knowledge & experience and through engagement with Key Supply Chain.
- Monitor site activities against target programmes reporting exceptions in outputs, delays etc
- Aid the site agents / works manager with the creation of the Construction Phase Plans, method statements and safe systems of work are in-place before work is started and that required safety standards are maintained at all times.
- Manage all risks effectively on site and ensure adherence to MI risk management processes.
- Ensure in-house and subcontract personnel are competent and fully trained to undertake their work.
- Liaise with commercial team, designers, and site teams to manage changes identified on site
- Fully engage with the commercial team members to ensure the project commercial procedures are followed
- Attend client meetings to provide them with a delivery update and manage any adverse issues
- Compliance with Milestone and H&S, Quality and Environmental, reporting and performance requirements
- Represent Milestone and the Client in a professional manner at all times. Be customer focused and proactive in managing customer interface to prevent / eliminate complaints.
- Able to supervise night operations when required and provide a report to the Site Agents / Project Manager at the end of the shift
- Carryout site inductions, toolbox talks and briefings to site operatives
- Ensure adequate records are maintained through photographs, site diaries and as built drawings
- Carry out a communication role on the project which includes attending Liaison meetings, communication with and keeping a log of public communications, interfacing with the OCC teams

**What’s in it for you?**
- 28 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Company car/ car allowance and fuel card
- Ride to Work Scheme