Assistant Sub-Agent
Contract: Essex Highways
Location: Chelmsford
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting to the Sub-Agent, Agent or Senior Agent you will assist in delivering schemes from inception to completion as part of an annual programme of works within the construction team in the following work streams; Inlay Surfacing, Surface Treatments, Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS), Local Highways Panel (LHP) Schemes, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Schemes, S106 Schemes, Surface Water Alleviation Schemes (SWAS) and Footway Schemes.
The Role
•Ensure all projects comply with health, safety and environmental legislation, RJ processes and policies, CDM requirements and quality management.
•Assist with the delivery of several schemes utilising internal staff, shareholder resources, external consultants and contractors as required.
•Direct site supervision including the issue of permits to work and carry out site inductions when required.
•Administration and checking of risk assessments, method statements, progress report writing, stage reviews and updating of scheme process documents in accordance with the principles and timescales defined in the contract.
•The role will require assisting with the management of schemes from initial design through delivery to completion and may require operating as NEC PM and/or NEC Supervisor as required on appropriately sized schemes.
About You
•4 GCSE’s or equivalent at or above grade (C) or (4) (including Maths & English) essential.
•BTEC Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment or equivalent desirable.
•Completion of an apprenticeship in the construction industry, preferably Highways desirable.
•CSCS, NRSWA, and SMSTS card holder desirable.
•Membership of a professional body desirable.
Benefits
At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.
Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.
In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
The Company
We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.
Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.