G Mcfadden Civil Engineers Ltd
Sub Agent
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Sub Agent
Location: East and West Midlands
Job Type: Permanent
Due to continued growth, G McFadden Civil Engineers Ltd is looking to recruit a Sub Agent to join our team. We are a Midlands-based civil engineering subcontractor delivering highways, S278, infrastructure and public realm schemes for a range of Tier 1 contractors. This is a long-term opportunity to join a growing business with genuine opportunities to develop your career.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of civil engineering projects across the East & West Midlands, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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- Day-to-day management of site activities.
- Planning labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
- Preparing and updating construction programmes and look-ahead programmes.
- Reviewing drawings, identifying buildability issues and value engineering opportunities.
- Leading and attending client progress meetings.
- Managing NEC contract administration through CEMAR, including Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
- Preparing and maintaining QA documentation and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Working closely with the commercial team to maximise project performance.
- Maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Sub Agent within the UK civil engineering sector, ideally with a subcontractor.
- Experience delivering highways, S278 and public realm schemes.
- Good understanding of NEC contracts and experience using CEMAR.
- Experience preparing and managing construction programmes.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Ability to review drawings and identify buildability and value engineering opportunities.
- SMSTS, CSCS and Full UK Driving Licence.
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If you're looking to join a business where you'll be trusted with responsibility, work on a wide range of civil engineering projects and have the opportunity to develop as the company grows, we'd like to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Info@mcfaddencivils.co.uk or apply through LinkedIn.
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