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Costain

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Work mode: On-site, Manchester

Skills

Nice to have

Primavera

Requirements

What we're looking for

Well documented experience in construction delivery
Knowledge and experience of relevant standards and procedures
Experience of working within a Principal Contractor environment
Knowledge and experience of Temporary Works procedures
Behavioural Management training
Understanding of Engineering Principles
Knowledge of forms of contract through experience and formal training.
Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering
Vocational training in Engineering
Relevant CSCS Card
Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management

Nice to have

Understanding of handover processes
Motorway / highways environment construction experience
Computer competence (Primavera software, Synchro).
Professionally qualified or working towards professional qualification

The role

Due to recent success securing Simister Island improvements delivery framework, we are looking to hire an Agent with highways infrastructure background. Reporting directly to the Senior Agent, this role is to manage construction operations for a specific discipline (roadworks) to ensure all elements are delivered safely, to the required quality, on time and within budget, all in line with the scheme design and associated highway specifications and in compliance with the Development Consent Order requirements. This will include managing a team of engineering staff and subcontractors, working alongside the site supervisory team and other disciplines (SHE, Stakeholder, Design/Engineering/Quality, Commercial etc.). Applicants with motorway experience are preferred. The role involves a mobilisation stage of 3-5 months before c. 3 years of construction starting in June 2026. Post-construction support for handover into operations will also be required.

What you'll do

Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with The Costain Way.
Put safety above all else and lead by example.
Promote a Right First-Time approach to quality and avoid rework.
Manage a team of engineering staff and collaborate with other members of the project team.
Support the Senior Agent and Construction Manager in all construction matters relating to your discipline including handover.
Provide planning and procurement support, implementing product control and all related subcontract activities.
Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
Review contractual agreements, working methods, programme and forecast costs with the Senior Agent, General Foreman and Subcontractors / Suppliers identifying any inaccuracies or inconsistencies, and feedback any changes made to the QA and QS teams.
Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Senior Agent and QS department.
Be fully conversant with subcontractors contract conditions, develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the QS team
Requisitioning resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme.
Communicate to the QA and QS teams non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE's staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.
Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved, and adhered to.
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