Senior Agent - Reading, United Kingdom - COSTAIN GROUP PLC

COSTAIN GROUP PLC

Verified Company

Reading, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a Senior Agent to join our defence sector, which includes a contract at a facility near Reading.

The role requires experience in managing and delivering Civil, Structural and Architectural works (with M&E interfaces) on complex projects.

The roles require Security Clearance at SC level with some to DV level, therefore the ability to obtain clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

Review contractual agreements and develop scope and design, working methods, processes, procedures, programme and forecast costs with the Project Manager, Construction team and Suppliers.
Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders and maintain regular communication
Manage and assist in addressing speedy resolution of TQ's and design change.
Leading key work packages on site.
Ensuring nuclear safety and quality requirements are to the highest standard.
Closing out and handing over completed work packages to Commissioning.
Performing against a tight schedule and budget through effective management of deliverables, quality requirements, risk and opportunity management.
Creating an inclusive environment, leading and motivating others to achieve and deliver successful project outcomes.
Ensure that key deliverables within each stage of the project are being achieved, to the highest standard on a consistent basis, safely and with due regard to nuclear safety requirements.
Develop and review programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Project Manager and Commercial team.
Be conversant with supplier contract conditions and assist management of suppliers account with the Commercial team.
Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved and adhered to.
Set the highest example for Health and Safety Requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience Managing and Leading Construction Teams.
Good Understanding of Engineering Principles.
Strong experience of solving technical problems.
Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training.
Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices. Particularly in Civil, Building and Architectural disciplines.
Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
Relevant CSCS Card.
Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.

About you

Experience in delivering large complex civil, mechanical and electrical projects nearing completion desirable.
Preferably 10+yrs experience of working in a highly regulated environment.
Experience in leading multi contractor and multidisciplined teams to deliver a common goal is desirable.
Demonstrable stakeholder management skills.
The ability to thrive in pressure situations is essential.

About Costain

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets.

We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency.

Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company.

We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements.

We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets:
future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

We welcome all applicants regardless of age, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic background and physical or neurological disabilities.

We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible.

To find out more about our Inclusion strategy, please visit our ED&I page:

Right to Work & Security Checks
Understandably given the nature of our business, everyone who is employed at Costain must undergo thorough referencing checks. We will need different information depending on the job we have offered you.

For all roles, we'll carry out a criminal record check and we'll ask to see evidence that you have the legal right to work in the UK.

For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance).

To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.

Closing date

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
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