Sub Agent Exeter, England
Job description
We're looking for a Sub Agent to join our Arne Moors project in Poole, Dorset. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, sharesave scheme, family friendly policies and even more
Location: Arne Moors, Poole, Dorset.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Responsibilities
Kier Regional Civil Engineering is looking to recruit a Sub Agent to report to the Site Agent working on the Collaborative Delivery Framework with the Environment Agency. The successful post-holder will be required to work in conjunction with the Site Team to ensure construction is carried out accurately; that quality is maintained; records are kept; abortive or defective work is avoided and that satisfactory progress is achieved. This will be a site based role with reporting office of Exeter.
Assists with the construction strategy; this includes kick-off meetings, pre-commencement documentation such as Method Statements, Environmental and Quality Plans, Construction programmes, procurement and design deliverable schedules.
Liaise with the Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant, materials and temporary works to carry out the activities to the required standards, programme and budget.
Manage the site engineering team and be responsible for the performance and development of site and Section Engineers.
Responsible for identifying and resolving problems arising from technical site issues in liaison with the Agent.
Assist 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).
What do we need from you?
HNC, degree.
Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
Teamwork skills Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card – Supervisor - Gold, Experienced Supervisor or Manager
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at [email protected] to discuss and arrange these.
Benefits at Kier
We're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:
new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more.
professional subscription - you will get one professional subscription funded to support your professional development.
pension - you will be able to join the Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)
Kier rewards - You will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets.
employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier
And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our benefits on our website: www.kier.co.uk/careers/rewards-benefits
Who is Kier?
We’re made up of six business units, Group Functions, Construction, Highways, Infrastructure, Utilities and Property, and as a group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK. Take a look at our sustainability objectives: https://www.kier.co.uk/sustainability/
At the core of all our projects is technical excellence, utilising the latest building methods and innovations to ensure we offer the best value to our clients as sustainably as possible.
Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We are collaborative, trusted and focussed in all that we do, and our people are essential in helping us achieve our goals.
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 (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives.
You can see more about our D&I action plan here: https://www.kier.co.uk/media/6668/di-roadmap-2021.pdf
Closing Date: 1 March 2023
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early
