Sub Agent

Mane Contract Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days' annual leave

Extensive training and development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Parking on site

Social events and team activities

Charity events

Career progression opportunities

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join their Southern Region team, covering projects in Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey. The role focuses on supporting the Site Agent and Project Manager across civil engineering contracts, with a strong emphasis on highways and river works.

The ideal candidate will have NEC contract experience, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and the ability to manage site teams and coordinate resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience with main contractors in civil engineering projects.
• Strong background in highways and river works.
• Experience managing site teams and delegating tasks.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and coordinate resources safely.
• Experience under NEC contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Agent and Project Manager in delivering projects and managing smaller contracts.
• Manage site personnel, operatives and subcontractors.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments and project management plans.
• Monitor contract costs against budgets and tender allowances.
• Prepare and monitor construction programmes.
• Assess, appoint and manage subcontractors.
• Coordinate design activities and ensure project team communication.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time and profitably.
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders as required.
• Build relations with clients and support contractor reputation.

Skills

Site management

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Team leadership

Highways experience

Education

Relevant industry qualification

Tools

NEC contracts

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Sub Agent to join their Southern Region team, covering projects across Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Sub Agent with a strong civil engineering background to join an established contractor and play an important role in the successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Agent and Project Manager in delivering projects and managing smaller construction contracts.
• Manage site personnel, operatives and subcontractors.
• Prepare method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
• Prepare, manage and monitor construction programmes.
• Assess, appoint and manage subcontractors.
• Coordinate design activities and ensure effective communication between project teams.
• Manage contracts to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and profitably.
• Communicate and engage with local communities and relevant stakeholders where required.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, supporting the contractor's reputation.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Sub Agent who is ambitious, flexible and enjoys working as part of a team.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience working for a main contractor within the civil engineering sector.
• A strong background in highways and river works.
• Experience managing and motivating site teams, including delegating responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage workloads and coordinate resources to ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Essential experience working under NEC forms of contract.
• A relevant industry qualification.
• A valid SMSTS qualification or equivalent.

A First Aid at Work qualification would also be advantageous.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be willing to travel throughout the Southern Region and hold a full UK driving licence.

Benefits Package

An excellent benefits package is available, including:

• Life assurance (four times annual salary).
• Company car or car allowance.
• Company pension scheme, with employer contributions matched up to 8%.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company social events and team activities.
• Charity events and fundraising initiatives.
• A supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Early finish every Friday.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership.

We are also committed to supporting candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance.

Please note: Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, it may not be possible to respond individually to every unsuccessful applicant. If you have not received a response within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.