Sub Agent

Deanston Cooper's client, a highly successful civil engineering contractor has a current requirement for a Sub Agent to work on projects in the Glasgow & Ayrshire areas. These projects include Scottish Water, Scottish Power, local authority and general civil engineering. The role offers training & development to progress to Site Agent / Site Manager level in the near term and all work is local meaning you will never be working away from home or travelling large distances. 

Working on projects in the Glasgow area, your duties as Sub Agent will include:

• Driving construction phase of project
• Managing and supervising Site Engineering
• Supervising and monitoring the site labour force and sub-contractors
• Preparing risk assessments and method statements
• Ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Ensuring quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
• Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Checking drawings and specifications
• Reviewing construction progress and performance 
• Planning and prioritising construction resources (labour and plant) to support successful project execution
• Delivering project within programme and budget

Applications for the role of Sub Agent are welcome from candidates with:

• Minimum HNC Civil Engineering 
• Experience working at Section Engineer / Senior Engineer / Sub Agent level on a variety of civil engineering projects for another contractor
• Technical ability and good organisational skills
• Ability to focus on targets and practical solutions
• Good communication skills with all levels of the workforce

What's on offer:

• Salary of up to £55 000 plus car allowance, car or van, pension, healthcare and bonus
• Opportunity to quickly progress your career
• Local workload / no working away