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Sub Agent

June 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Sub Agent

We're looking for a utilities bias, Sub-Agent to join our Oxford team based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, sharesave scheme, family friendly policies and even more.



Location: Oxford Station

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: competitive + benefits



Responsibilities



As a Sub-Agent, you'll be working within the Oxford team and with Network Rail, to deliver Oxford Station Phase 2 works which will increase capacity through Oxford Station to accommodate additional services planned from 2024. You will manage the technical compliance of the project to the design specification in order to fulfil the assigned project (or section) safely, on time and to the required quality.



Your day to day will include:



  • You will support the Site Agent in managing a significant section of the project as the Sub-Agent and support the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety policies and procedures in accordance with Kier and Network Rail standards.
  • You will promote integrated working with other members within the project to create a one-team ethos, including development of team members and support the implementation and monitoring of Performance Excellence.
  • You will be responsible for supporting the Site Agent with cost management of your project, ensuring robust control of Target Cost, actual costs, and forecasts through commercial awareness.


What do we need from you?



  • You will have the knowledge and experience of the main management systems and processes used within a similar business, preferably from a Utilities or comparable setting.
  • You will have strong attention to detail, proactive approach to work and an enthusiastic, collaborative approach. The ability to work as part of a team to deliver and commercial / Contractual awareness is desired.
  • You will be working towards becoming a Chartered Member of the ICE and hold relevant qualifications - degree level, or equivalent experience.


We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.



If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk to discuss and arrange these.



Benefits at Kier

We're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:

  • new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more.
  • professional subscription - you will get one professional subscription funded to support your professional development.
  • pension - you will be able to join the Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)
  • Kier rewards - You will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets.
  • employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier
And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our benefits on our website: www.kier.co.uk/careers/rewards-benefits



Who is Kier?

We're made up of six business units, Group Functions, Construction, Highways, Infrastructure, Utilities and Property, and as a group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK. Take a look at our sustainability objectives: https://www.kier.co.uk/sustainability/

At the core of all our projects is technical excellence, utilising the latest building methods and innovations to ensure we offer the best value to our clients as sustainably as possible.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We are collaborative, trusted and focussed in all that we do, and our people are essential in helping us achieve our goals.


Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives.

You can see more about our D&I action plan here: https://www.kier.co.uk/media/6668/di-roadmap-2021.pdf

Closing Date: 27 July 2023



Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

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