Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
We are looking for a Sub Agent to join our Infrastructure - Roads team in site based in Kent/Essex.
The Lower Thames Crossing is a significant infrastructure project aimed at providing an alternative crossing for the River Thames. Currently, the Dartford Crossing experiences significant overcapacity-related delays during peak times. The completed works will consist of three main contracts: North Roads, Tunnels, and Kent Roads. This project will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain by easing congestion on the existing Thames crossing and wider highways network.
What you'll do:
* Develop design, construction methodology, programme, and cost plans.
* Prepare for delivery including resources procurement, consents, and pre-start documentation.
* Develop programmes and forecast budgets; assess actual programme productivity weekly; report changes to Agent/Construction Manager/QS department.
* Manage, supervise, train and mentor site team to optimize work contribution.
* Review contractual agreements; develop detailed site-specific programmes; manage subcontractor accounts with QS team.
* Ensure timely requisitioning of resources to avoid impeding construction programme.
* Communicate non-conformances/instructions from client staff to relevant teams; maintain comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works.
* Keep accurate daily site diary including any changes/variations/subcontractors’ attendance/work-related discussions with Client Project Team.
* Ensure implementation/adherence to inspection/test plans/risk assessments/method statements for control works.
* Demonstrate commitment to Health & Safety/Environmental Policies; implement Safety Management System requirements within responsibility area.
* Ensure Construction Team/Subcontractors/Suppliers are informed about relevant Health & Safety/Environmental Policy developments/issues.
What you'll bring to the role:
* Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering with vocational training in Engineering.
* Full UK Drivers Licence
* Knowledge of construction techniques/sequencing/best practices.
* Understanding/experience working with construction contracts.
* Initiative-based decision-making using engineering/practical experience; ability to work independently/proactively while collaborating effectively with team members/stakeholders for project benefit.
* Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control Systems, Auto CAD).
* Training in Health & Safety/Environmental management.
* Demonstrated experience on Highways Infrastructure projects highlighting specific responsibilities.
Equal opportunities
We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.
We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using recruitment@skanska.co.uk if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.
More information about the role
Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: recruitment@skanska.co.uk
The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
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