Sub Agent

**Summary of role**

At Tilbury Douglas Construction we provide great opportunities for career progression, so start your journey as Sub Agent in this mobile role covering North East Region as we build the team. Starting on a project located in Rotherham, you will manage projectsfrom contract award through to completion; reporting to either a Site Agent or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of project and personal experience/ability across the site/project for civils & drainage schemes on the National Highways schemedelivery framework ranging from 250k to 2M

Living within the NE region

You will ensure the successful completion of projects for Tilbury Douglas in accordance with quality, safety and environmental procedures of the business, whilst maintaining and improving client relationships and working with the team to achieve financialsuccess of the project.

**Responsibilities**
- Participate in team development for the benefit of the individuals and the company. Emphasis on team culture to create an environment where motivation and morale is high and earn respect of team members to gain their commitment and support that ensurestheir optimum input in the project;
- Preparation, monitoring and implementation of Quality planning and controls for various activities within live projects to ensure project compliance with the Specification and the Company Policies for Quality, Safety and Environmental issues;
- Investigation and preparation of requisitions for plant and materials within tender allowances including taking off of quantities from drawings or direct site measurement;
- Interpreting construction information from drawings and specifications etc and ensuring the information is communicated to the particular site operations;
- Management of and/or assistance to site Engineers, involving the effective delegation of tasks to team members;
- Management of and/or implementation of site setting out and checking regime generally undertaken by the site Engineers. May include interpretation of survey data gathered;
- Methodology selection and preparation of Method Statements, Risk and COSHH Assessments, permits to work. Monitoring of implementation of procedures on site;
- Create and maintain records of work done and site activities including as built records, diaries and allocation sheets;
- Manage subcontractor operations and coordination including meetings;
- Maintain and develop client relationships for ensuring a successful outcome on completion and enhancing opportunities for securing repeat work;
- Proactive approach to the environment and customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project - promotion of positive image of the Interserve name to protect and promote the brand name;
- With training, undertake planning and checking role for temporary works in accordance with company procedures;
- With training, plan and prepare lift plans in accordance with company procedures;
- The exact tasks will vary according to the nature of the project and the scope of work. On a large project the tasks will be shared among team members reporting to a site based manager. On a smaller project the Sub Agent would be performing most of thesetasks directly, reporting directly to a visiting manager;
- Maintain records of work done and site activities including as built records, diaries and allocation sheets.

**Knowledge skills & experience**
- Civil Engineering/Building qualification Construction Management (essential);
- Site managers CSCS card;
- Civil Engineering Qualification HNC/HND/Degree level;
- Chartered status or approaching (desirable);
- SMSTS (5 day) (desirable);
- First Aid at Work (4 day) (desirable);
- National Water Hygiene card (desirable);
- Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training e.g. attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management e.t.c;
Has held a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor for a sustained period (essential);
- Experience of working within the Water Treatment and/or Highways sector is highly desirable.
Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Sub Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience.

**Person**
- Confident; Enthusiastic; Personable;
- Innovative, creative thinker;
- Systematic/organised;
- Resourceful;
- Reliable;
- Awareness of quality and environmental practices within the business environment;
- Good communicator orally/written;
- Ability to make decisions to enable project to progress;
- Technical / practical approach to problem solving;
- Good team player;
- Knowledge of the construction process;
- Sound safety theoretical and practical knowledge/experience;
- Holds a UK driving licence;
- Good practical knowledge of site setting out, control and checking;
- Good decision maker;
- Sound technical knowledge.

**What’s in it for you?**

On offer is an opportunity to work on a high profile, long term project with a competitive salary & package including:

- Company car allowance
- 26 days annual leave
- Contributory Pension matched up to 8%
- Private medical insurance
- Life Assurance
- Yearly pay & performance reviews
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase a variety of great benefits