Sub Agent - Bearsted, United Kingdom - Colas Ltd

Colas Ltd

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Bearsted, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Introduction:

Due to continued success our UK Projects Division are recruiting for a Sub Agent to safely & efficiently deliver all secured works ensuring management of Key Client expectations /contracts whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices undertaking all works to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards, whilst safeguarding the wellbeing of all employees._

Main Responsibility:

We are looking for a positive, proactive team player to_

- _Provide leadership and motivation to all site personnel_
- _Provide good Engineering knowledge and understanding to all works ensuring compliance with all industry specifications and standards, along with understanding requirements of the works information_
- _Efficient management and utilisation of all business unit / company resource through planning and effective dialogue with the local delivery team_
- _Ensure thorough management of all labour, plant, materials and subcontractors allowing planning, order placement and availability when required_
- _Assistance with the development and updating of regular activity programmes for all contract responsibilities in accordance with client requirements_
- _Maintain professional approach positively reflecting the image of Colas_
- _Ensure the safe and efficient running of all contracts to budget with responsibility for the financial performance of contracts_
- _Maintain / develop good relations with all key and potential clients incorporating regular meeting and site visits_
- _Provide regular point of contact for all personnel and responsibility for the safety and welfare of all operatives_
- _Be responsible for site safety by ensuring compliance to method statements and risk assessments using induction / tool box talks / appropriate use of PPE. Ensuring constant compliance to all applicable CDM regulations_
- _Encourage operative understanding of the need for flexible approach to their work and expectations to carry out other duties as deemed necessary to the business_
- _Promote and encourage safety awareness in the business, encouraging a zero tolerance to unsafe acts and zero target for LTIs_
- _Demonstrate and deploy a good understanding of contractual and commercial awareness_
- _Advise commercial and operational teams on all additional works and variations ensuring documented records are maintained and enacted upon ensuring maximum financial recovery_
- _Interaction and supervision of assigned subcontractors ensuring all appropriate information is made available and coordinated_
- _Effective time management between site and office duties as required to effectively administer works and properly discharge your duties_
- _Ensure all personnel within your remit are properly inducted and records kept by carrying out site checks and auditing induction files_
- _Attend pre-start, progress and review meetings ensuring discussion of variances, contractual arrangements and any required corrective actions_
- _Ensure all site records and timesheets are checked and signed_

You will also have:

- _Commitment to Quality, Safety and Environment._
- _Appropriate knowledge of health and safety polices._
- _Good working knowledge of IT systems, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office & Microsoft Project Software._
- _Previous commercial experience and budget control._
- _Good analytical capability._
- _Practice of prioritising time critical work._
- _Excellent communication and liaison skills_._

Package Description:

Colas are also offering a great package with this role, we're offering you:_

- _A generous pension contribution_
- _Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)_
- _25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)_
- _Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded_
- _Ongoing training and personal/professional development_
- _Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal_

About the Company:

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential._
Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace a