Sub-Agent

Kier Group plc; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to oversee logistics operations at a military naval base in Plymouth. In this role, you will manage engineering teams and ensure timely resource procurement for project activities. Applicants must have a proven construction track record and relevant qualifications like CSCS and SMSTS. The position requires BPSS security clearance due to site regulations, and offers a full-time, permanent employment opportunity with additional benefits.

Benefits

Wide variety of tailored benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Support for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering teams for project delivery.
• Ability to procure labor, materials, and subcontractors timely.
• Knowledge of Inspection and Test Plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resources are procured and ready for project activities.
• Manage engineering team to set out works accurately.
• Devise site processes for record maintenance.

Skills

Proven track record in delivering construction operations

CSCS Level - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager

SMSTS/SSSTS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to assist with the establishment and management of logistical operational resources (people, and physical assets) in order to implement the plan for the assigned project safely, on time and to the required quality and efficiency.

Location

Devonport Dockyard Naval Base, Plymouth

Hours

Full Time, Permanent, 45 hours per week

Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Responsibilities

As a Sub-Agentyou'll be working within the Devonport Dockyardteam, supporting them in the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site,

Your day to day will include:

• Ensuring sufficient resources (labour, plant, materials and subcontractors) are procured and available in sufficient time to deliver the activities within your area of responsibility.
• Managing the engineering team to ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work commences.
• Reviewing and ensuring that Inspection and Test Plans and checklist are in place and being followed.
• Devising site processes for maintaining records in line with client and KBJV requirements and ensuring these are followed by other members of the team.
• Management of subcontractors.

What are we looking for?

This role of Sub-Agentis great for you if:

• Proven track record in delivering construction/civils/logistics operations.
• CSCS Level - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager.
• SMSTS/ SSSTS

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this roleyouwill be required to complete a Government Security Check BPSS Clearance, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to#joinkier

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