Senior Agent

Lead the delivery of a major highways infrastructure project from design through to construction and successful handover.

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Agent, who will be required to work on a contract basis, full time on site in Norfolk .

Role Purpose:

• Support Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) activities during Stage 1, including buildability reviews, site investigations, supply chain engagement and cost forecasting.
• Lead construction operations during Stage 2 alongside the Works Superintendent, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.
• Manage the successful completion and handover of project assets.
• Deliver works safely, to the required quality standards, on programme and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with design requirements, specifications, planning conditions, environmental obligations and stakeholder requirements.
• Provide leadership to engineering teams and subcontractors while working collaboratively with project stakeholders and support functions.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Champion a safety-first culture and lead by example.
• Promote a Right First Time approach to quality and minimise rework.
• Manage and coordinate site surveys and investigations.
• Develop buildable, safe and efficient construction solutions in collaboration with design teams and suppliers.
• Lead and oversee all construction activities within assigned disciplines.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with company management systems, procedures and industry standards.
• Manage engineering teams and coordinate subcontractor performance.
• Support the Construction Manager with construction delivery and project handover activities.
• Provide planning, procurement and subcontract management support.
• Review contracts, working methods, programmes and cost forecasts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Monitor budgets, productivity and project progress, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Manage subcontract requirements and support commercial teams with subcontract accounts.
• Ensure timely procurement and approval of labour, plant and materials.
• Communicate client instructions, design changes and non-conformances to relevant project teams.
• Maintain comprehensive records, daily site diaries and documentation.
• Review, approve and implement ITPs, RAMS and other construction documentation.
• Manage Temporary Works and lifting operations where required, including fulfilling Temporary Works Coordinator and/or Appointed Person responsibilities.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Minimum 7 years' construction delivery experience, including at least 3 years in a management position such as Agent or Sub-Agent.
• Experience working within a Principal Contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, construction methodologies and industry best practice.
• Knowledge and practical experience of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Experience managing Temporary Works and associated procedures.
• Behavioural Management training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document control systems.
• Strong planning, forecasting, leadership and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Highway construction experience, including working within traffic management environments.
• Experience of earthworks and stabilised pavement construction.
• Experience managing project handover activities.
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
• Lifting Appointed Person qualification.
• Professional membership or actively working towards professional qualification with a recognised industry body.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Agent looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.