Sub Agent

Akela Construction Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in the UK is seeking a Sub Agent to oversee site engineering and manage construction activities primarily in Central Belt, Scotland. The ideal candidate will have an HNC or degree in Construction/Civil Engineering, with practical experience in construction supervision and highways. Responsibilities include assisting with construction strategies, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. A valid UK driver’s license and experience in drain work is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Site Engineering activities and construction supervision.
• Experience in highways, civils, and drainage work.
• Must hold a full UK driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction strategy and input into programme.
• Prepare pre-commencement documentation.
• Manage site engineering team and ensure performance.
• Assist with financial forecasting, site measurement, and cost control.
• Liaise with Project Manager and Foreman on resources.

Skills

Construction supervision skills

Teamwork skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering

Job description

Covering our 3 sector approach, covering the Energy, Civil Engineering and Residential Sectors, AKELA Construction now has vacancies for Sub Agents to compliment our dynamic delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the construction strategy and input into the construction programme
• Represent AKELA at site and client meetings and contribute accordingly
• Preparation of pre-commencement documentation such as Construction Phase Plan, Method Statements, Environmental and Quality Plans
• Carry out take offs and prepare procurement and design deliverable schedules.
• Liaise with the Project Manager and Foreman to allocate labour, plant, materials and temporary works to carry out the activities to the required standards, programme and budget.
• The Sub Agent will also need to manage the site engineering team and be responsible for the performance and development of Site and Section Engineers.
• Assisting with the co-ordination of construction operations, ensuring they conform to the contract requirements and the required level of safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) is a key part of this role.
• This position will assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting, site measurement, material reconciliations and cost control.

Experience & Requirements

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent.
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
• Previous experience in highways, civils and drainage work is essential.
• Good team skills.
• Must hold a full UK driver’s license
• SMSTS
• Valid CSCS card
• First Aid, TWC / TWC, NRSWA are desirable but not essential

Location

Predominantly Central Belt, Scotland with the opportunity to work throughout Scotland.