Sub Agent
Hours: Monday to Friday – 07.30 am to 17.00 pm (45 hours)
Location: Plymouth Devonport Royal Dockyard – reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
About us
Infocus Resources is a dynamic construction organisation specialising in Manpower Recruitment to various Sectors including, civils, rail and general construction. Committed to delivering high-quality services to our clients, we provide opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment.
About the job
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented experienced Sub agent to join our dynamic team delivering the redevelopment project at Devonport, Dockyard. The successful candidate will be working on one of the UK’s most significant defence programmes.
As a Sub Agent, you'll be working within the Devonport Dockyard team, supporting them in the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join the Water Retain Barrier (WRB) Team.
Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Further SC security clearance will be required which can take another 4 weeks.
Eligibility criteria:
Candidates must be a British National.
About the Role
As an experienced Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the following:
• Communicating effectively at all levels including site management, technical specialists, commercial staff, planners, engineers, supervisory staff operatives, suppliers, third parties and client representatives.
• Maintaining high personal standards and behaviour in health and safety, environmental and supporting others in the same.
• Leading, supervising and mentoring your reportees and other team members.
• Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods, identifying shortfalls and devising mitigation to minimise programme impacts.
• Maintaining good working relations with client, delivery teams, support teams, supply chain and others.
• Assist with the monthly and quarterly commercial forecast and reporting for your areas of project.
• 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.
• Reviewing the daily diary records under your supervision to ensure a high standard of record keeping is being maintained.
• Reviewing, authorising and ensuring written risk assessments and activity plans/method statements are in place prior to works commencing for all activities within your area of responsibility.
• 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.
• Support the agent as required in operating the cost management system, the production of programmes and QF preparation.
• Communicate with commercial staff to ensure all records for measurement and payment purposes are prepared promptly, in appropriate form.
• Adopt and promote the use of BIM technologies to deliver the requirements of the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
• Communicate with general foreman to ensure adequate work preparation and resources availability.
• Review with the agent regularly the performance, development and training needs of subordinate staff, including underperformance or potential resignations.
This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given.
Who are we looking for?
• Degree, HND, HNC, NVQ in Construction/Engineering/Logistics or equivalent.
• Proven track record in delivering construction/civils/logistics operations.
• CSCS Level – Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager.
• SMSTS/ SSSTS.
• Management skills (control and management of employees).
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and customer focused.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Working as part of a team to deliver objective of the department and project.
• Enthusiastic, Collaborative approach.
• Experience in reinforced concrete
Desirable:
• Qualified to ICE Incorporated level or equivalent.
• TW supervisor or experience in TW.
• Experience with RC/marine civils/steelwork/paint systems.
• Experience in relevant sector (i.e. Nuclear and Defence)
What we do
Infocus are a construction consultancy providing solutions for the UK’s leading Infrastructure, Utility and Construction providers.
If you are interested in the role, please apply now.
Contact
Ryan Gradison / Sohan Badhan – (phone number removed)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Infocus Resources are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, meaning all qualified applicants will be considered for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected category under local law.
We know that it is the differences in our people that make our company a better and more welcoming place to work