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Sub Agent
ROLE PURPOSE
To lead and control a section of the works, according to a specific discipline. Management of a team of Section Engineers, Site Engineers within same discipline.
DIMENSIONS FINANCIAL:
Identifies changes to works information on drawings and wider commercial and contractual implications. Able to gather information for and produce contract required documentation to support commercial recovery. Section budget monitoring and ownership.
ORGANISATIONAL:
Interfaces with other Sub Agents. Manages a team of Section Engineers.
INTERFACES INTERNAL:
Operations Team (all levels), Health and Safety Team, Commercial Team.
EXTERNAL:
Subcontractors, periodic interface with Client and other stakeholders
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Reviews Method Statements and Risk Assessments and makes improvements as appropriate
Able to lead an Accident / Incident Investigation (HFACS and Four Page Report)
Carries out trend analysis and identifies improvement areas from audits and near misses
Carries out field audits and confirms the sufficiency of control documentation
Production and implementation of Permits to Work, specifically Confined Space Permits and Hot Works Permits
Strong understanding of temporary works and timescales for implementation into the works
Guides and coaches subordinates in resolution of construction issues, drawing on experience and accepted industry best practice
Ownership of whole process of production, checking and submission of Handover Documentation (Green Files or equivalent)
Implements systems and processes to support construction of the works in accordance with the specification (e.g. Materials Approval, NCR, Handover Documentation)
Carries out trend analysis of the above and identifies improvement areas for non-conformance and business improvement
Carries out Independent Inspections of their own section and of others
Carries out Site Audits to check works and documentation compliance
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately. Suggests and implements improvements to systems.
Strong knowledge and management of construction process in one or more of the following areas: Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, Roadworks.
Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility.
Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card. SSSTS or SMSTS qualified.
Excellent team player, able to work competently and independently without continuous supervision.
Strong communication skills with solution orientated approach to issue resolution
Excellent role model for development of junior staff and demonstrates required behaviours to align to project and team objectives.
Understands method statements and risk assessments, able to develop new and improved safe systems of work
Understands the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation and has good working knowledge of the process
Good working knowledge of current H&S Legislation
