Senior Engineer/Sub Agent

Full Job Description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Engineer/Sub Agent on behalf of a Civils Subcontractor to work on various projects across the North East

The role itself would see the successful applicant carrying out a mix between setting out duties and management on a number of sites across County Durham / Northumberland.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Set a personal example in health, safety and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures through method statements, risk assessments and briefings. 
• Manage, supervise and mentor section, site and assistant engineers to ensure high levels of engineering control and generation of appropriate records. 
• Maintain good working relationship with staff and supply chain. 
• Adopt and promote a cost-conscious attitude through efficient use of company resources. 
• Support the agent as required in operating the cost management system, the production of programmes and QF preparation. 
• Communicate with commercial staff to ensure all records for measurement and payment purposes are prepared promptly, in appropriate form.
• Communicate with general foreman to ensure adequate work preparation and resources availability. 
• Assist the agent as required to procure necessary materials, sub-contracts and plant in sufficient time. 

Experience Required:

• Candidates should have proven experience at Sub Agent level
• Experience working on Civils schemes up to circa £5 million value
• Minimum qualification of HNC/HND, however a construction related degree is preferred
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver’s License.

Remuneration:

A salary of up to £50,000 (dependant upon experience) plus car or car allowance

For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment