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Sub Agent

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Are you a Sub Agent experienced with Roads/Highways projects?

Founded in 1968 Griffiths are a sustainable Construction Contractor that helps connect communities through delivering Road, Rail, Water, and Utilities projects. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality projects in a healthy, safe, and sustainable manner to improve people’s everyday lives.

We are currently looking to recruit a Sub Agent to join our team to work on our St Austell A30 Link Road highways project. We are open to applicants currently acting as a Senior Engineer looking to make the step up.

The project consists of the construction a new off-line 6km carriageway. As well as the road construction works, there will be new structures: two precast bridges, multiple culverts, attenuation ponds, accommodation tracks and detrunking and active travel facilities. 

We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds with a team approach of working together to achieve the success of this project.

Role Responsibility

As Sub Agent you will have worked in a similar industry and will have experience of working on civil engineering projects. Sub Agent responsibilities include:

  • Complying with all HSQE systems and implementing on site.
  • Managing and measuring on site productivity and performance.
  • Ensuring that works activities are carried out efficiently to specification and agreed programme.
  • Managing procurement and performance of sub-contractors.
  • Maintaining and developing customer relationships and delivering and measuring Customer Satisfaction.
  • Optimising targeted financial contribution for the scheme.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will have previous Sub Agent experience or an extensive Civil Engineering background with experience of Highways/Road Construction projects. They will also have had exposure to Drainage and Earthworks within their previous roles and had exposure of managing a similar team dynamic.

  • Responsive to the needs of internal and external customers and colleagues
  • Can solve problems calmly, safely and effectively
  • To be self-motivated and be able to prioritise and manage workload
  • To be responsive to the needs of internal and external customers and colleagues
  • Understand change and know how to control it
  • Looking to progress individuals career
  • Passion for keeping people safe and improving themselves, cultures and individuals

Education/Certification Requirements:

  • Preferably a further education qualification e.g. Degree or HND/HNC (ideally relatable to Civil Engineering)
  • CSCS qualification
  • SMSTS
  • First Aid at work (desirable)

Other:

  • Able to work site hours Mon – Fri 07.30 -17.30 – to be reviewed during the Summer Months
  • Able to work occasional nights and weekend shifts.

Why Us

As well as the role of Sub Agent we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

  • Company Car/Allowance
  • Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
  • Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and Menopause
  • Training and development opportunities 

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Griffiths is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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Tarmac Trading Limited

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