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Sub Agent

Are you an Engineer looking for a new challenge in Cornwall?

RGB are delighted to be supporting a Civil Engineering Main contractor who have recently secured a Major Highways upgrade scheme in Cornwall on behalf of Cornwall County Council and are looking to recruit an experienced Sub Agent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company who have built a great reputation and grown impressively over the years now enjoying the market share of their specialist sector.

Reporting into the Contracts Manager you'll be responsible for overseeing a team of 12 to ensure the smooth day to day running of the site as well as delivering safely, to time and to customer satisfaction.

Applicants must have:

ONC/HNC/Degree or in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Previous experience within the Civil Engineering Projects
Supervising workers, subcontractors and work activities.
Awareness of Tool Box Talks and the ability to deliver effectively to a diverse team
Personal Highways Safety
NRSWA Supervisor
SMSTS, First Aid at Work and CSCS Managers card.
Daily duties include:

Be responsible for delivering schemes inception to handover.
Contribute to the day-to-day operations on site, including labour/plant/materials allocation, temporary works, health and safety.
Ensure that projects are completed within budget, within programme deadlines and to our clients’ technical specifications.
Liaise regularly with Site Agents, providing programme and progress reports.
supervise workers and subcontractors.
help project managers to plan work.
manage orders and deliveries of construction materials.
organise staff work schedules.
check work is carried out safely.
complete records for site reports.
Attend site management meetings.

This is a great opportunity to really put your stamp on the scheme, as you'd be involved at the very beginning of the project which offers long term contract potential.

Technically aware, it is envisaged you'll have sound knowledge of Infrastructure delivery gained with reputable Contracting businesses though some client-side experience in addition would be a bonus.

As the appointed Engineer, you will have a track record in delivering Highways upgrade major schemes and its essential that you have a valid SMSTS and CSCS card