Agent
Contract: Essex Highways
Location: Ardleigh
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting to Senior Agent or Capital Works Manager you will be responsible for delivering schemes from inception to completion as part of an annual programme of works within the construction team in the following work streams; Inlay Surfacing, Surface Treatments, Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS), Local Highways Panel (LHP) Schemes, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Schemes, S106 Schemes, Surface Water Alleviation Schemes (SWAS) and Footway Schemes.
The Role
•Ensure all projects comply with health, safety and environmental legislation, RJ processes and policies, CDM requirements and quality management.
•Take responsibility for the delivery of several schemes utilising internal staff, shareholder resources, external consultants and contractors as required.
•Direct site supervision including the issue of permits to work and carry out site inductions when required.
•Line management responsibilities for Sub-Agents, Assistant Sub-Agents, Supervisors and Apprentices, providing clear and effective management of team members. Undertake personal development reviews, monitor performance and ensure staff are developed to help them reach their full potential.
•Deputise for Senior Agent as necessary.
About You
•HNC or equivalent levels essential.
•CSCS, NRSWA, and SMSTS card holder preferred.
•Membership of a professional body preferred.
•Experience working in the construction industry essential, preferably highways.
•Experience undertaking construction work in the vicinity of underground services essential.
Benefits
At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.
Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.
In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
The Company
We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.
Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.