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July 4, 2022 | Comments Off on Agent
Job title - Agent
Location: South - agile at first but will be expected to work from the A417 site 5 days a week when spades to ground
Business Area: Highways Major Projects
Contract & hours: Permanent, Fulltime
Salary: £51k - £58k + Car + Private Healthcare +
Kier Group creates spaces and places that make a positive difference for people, business and communities. We bring our spirit of innovation and collaboration to every single project, from Buildings, Highways and Rail to Utilities and Major Projects. Giving you the scope to succeed and the opportunity to make a difference, creating a future for you - and for everyone
Due to winning the A417 missing link road contract, Kier Highways Major Projects team is recruiting for an Agent to specify, schedule and manage the engineering resources (people, and physical assets) in order to ensure the technical compliance of the assigned scheme to the design specification and to implement the plan safely, on time and to the required quality while maximising customers' satisfaction and gross profit.
Key Responsibilities
As an Agent you will be responsible for the management of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality SHEQ) matters for areas of direct responsibility. Manage design & pre-construction, construction to close out to meet all contractual requirements. Assist the Construction Manager in ensuring the effective and efficient site management of the project quality objectives, promote continuous improvement and share good practice at project level and within the business.
The Agent will also manage and motivate the engineering and design staff on the scheme and to establish its full contribution to the organisation. Develop an organisational culture within schemes that embodies the values of Kier Highways and National Highways ensuring our working culture, practices and environment are aligned with our EDI plan. Work to the goal of making the project a rewarding experience for all parties involved by creating a happy working environment of collaboration, trust, partnership, open communication and a 'proud of what we do' culture. and Stretching targets and striving for the highest levels of quality to help make the scheme award winning.
What do we need from you?
- Relevant Construction related Degree / HNC
- National Highways Passport
- Relevant CSCS card
- New and enhanced family friendly policies with 8 weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave and important guidance on the menopause and the support we can offer
- A competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy/sell leave.
- A fantastic, matched pension scheme
- Share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
- 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family
- Kier's Green Car Scheme
- A huge range of deals and discounts at many your favourite brands
- And many many more!
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds, and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing .
Closing Date: 1st August 2022
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Recruitment agencies - we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. The recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL should we require assistance. For further information, visit our careers .
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