We have exciting opportunities in the Eastern region for a Sub Agent to join our team.
The Role
As a Sub Agent for Story, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects from inception to completion, within the Rail, Water and Energy sector. Your role will involve coordinating with various stakeholders, including engineers, contractors and agencies, to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The level of complexity of projects, whether you are managing single or multiple projects across a portfolio, or interfacing with a number of different clients, will determine the level of the role.
You will be predominantly site based but you will be expected to attend one of our northern offices at Normanton (Leeds), York or Middlesbrough to liaise with team and senior management as often as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safety: Deliver projects through design and delivery to the highest safety standards ensuring the team are empowered to act and work safely.
- Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure all project deliverables meet industry standards and client expectations.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates to Project / Senior management and stakeholders on project progress, challenges, and achievements.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience in site and people management, preferably in the rail or infrastructure sector.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. (Depending of level)
- Proficiency in IT software and tools. E.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Coins, Eco Online, Project etc
- A degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
- Relevant professional qualification is desirable, eg Ieng, EngTech
- CRE-C, TWC and TWS experience
- Skilled at developing close relationships, especially with key project influencers.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Extensive experience in commercial management of projects and reporting to Senior Management and Clients.
Benefits
At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide training, development, and mentoring opportunities for all employees to help with professional development and career advancement.
In addition to a competitive salary, pension, and company car/allowance, we show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work.
We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid for volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.
Why Story Contracting?
Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’
Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.
GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients, and the success we create together.
FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Every Story Matters
We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!
As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.
All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.
