Sub Agent

This role involves working on-site and from home (up to 2 days per week) for the Victoria Road Crossover Box. Your primary responsibility will be to prepare and manage the Handover, Technical Assurance, and Completions and Transitions Paperwork for completed work packages. You will ensure the quality of these documents and their handover aligns with project requirements and the handover programme.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Preparing for the delivery of works, managing design, programme, and preconstruction information production.
• Managing resources and providing supervision, advice, and guidance to construction teams and subcontractors.
• Implementing and assuring compliance with all relevant HS2, statutory, Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Managing Quality Assurance within your scope of work, including compilation of handover packs and obtaining client approval.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, train, and mentor the site team to optimize their work contribution.
• Manage and take ownership of the handover process.
• Be fully conversant with subcontractor's contract conditions, assist in developing job-specific subcontract conditions, and manage the subcontractors' account with the QS team.
• Communicate non-conformances and client/designer/RE instructions to the Construction Manager, QA, and QS teams. Ensure comprehensive records of resources for additional works are maintained.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments, and method statements for work control are implemented.
• Demonstrate commitment to Health & Safety and Environmental Policies and implement the relevant requirements of the Safety Management System.
• Ensure the Construction Team, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers receive or have access to relevant Health and Safety and Environmental Policies and are kept informed of developments.
• Internal liaison with the Construction Manager, Design and Engineering Team, QA team, and Cost Control.
• External liaison with HS2, Subcontractors/Suppliers, and Stakeholders, requiring close coordination with the Construction Manager.
• Understand and implement the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes, and statutory requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing, and best practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of working to and implementing construction contracts (NEC).
• Ability to use initiative based on engineering and practical experience.
• Capable of working independently and proactively, while also skilled at collaborative teamwork with integrated team members and external stakeholders.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control Systems, Auto CAD).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style.
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.

Desirable:

• Temporary Works Experience and/or qualifications.
• Lifting Experience and/or Qualifications.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor.
• Experience working with Shafts / RC / SCL works.
• Experience of Self Delivery and Subcontract Management.

About The Company

This role is part of the HS2 project, the UK's new high-speed rail network designed to be a catalyst for economic growth. The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, which involves twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks, and site compound construction.

You will be a valued member of the team, with opportunities for responsibility, joining employee networks (women, military, LGBT+), and participating in cultural events. Your personal and professional development is important, with support offered for further study or professional memberships.

SCS JV is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and monitors job applications to ensure diversity. Candidates are required to complete a diversity form, which is anonymous and used solely for monitoring and improving diversity approaches.

SCS JV requires all employees to comply with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental), OHSAS 18001:2017 (Health & Safety), and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security) standards. A culture of safety is promoted with a Zero Accidents target, alongside a commitment to quality, environmental issues, and continual improvement.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and not discriminating based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader, encouraging applications from disabled individuals. A fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. To be considered under this scheme, applicants must have a physical or mental impairment with a substantial, long-term adverse effect on daily activities and demonstrate they meet the minimum job criteria and person specification.