Sub Agent - Major Highways Infrastructure Project
Location: Ballinluig, Perthshire, Scotland
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum - Dependent on Experience
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced Sub Agent looking to develop your career on a major highways infrastructure project? Do you want to take ownership of key construction activities, work alongside an experienced project team and play an important role in delivering a high-profile highways scheme in Scotland?
My client is an established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major highways and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a technically challenging scheme while building your experience and progressing towards a Site Agent or Project Management position.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Sub Agent, you will support the Site Agent and Project Manager in coordinating and delivering construction activities on a major highways project in Ballinluig.
- ·You will manage and coordinate daily construction activities across designated sections of the highways project.
- ·You will supervise site engineers, subcontractors and construction teams to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
- ·You will assist with planning and programming works, monitoring progress against project milestones.
- ·You will oversee construction activities including earthworks, drainage, road construction, structures and associated infrastructure.
- ·You will ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
- ·You will prepare and review RAMS, inspection and test plans, and other relevant site documentation.
- ·You will support the Site Agent with resource planning, subcontractor management and programme delivery.
- ·You will identify technical challenges and work collaboratively with the project team to implement practical solutions.
- ·You will ensure health, safety and environmental standards are maintained throughout construction.
- ·You will liaise with the commercial team to support cost control, reporting and subcontractor coordination.
What You’ll Need
- ·Previous experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Site Engineer or in a similar role within civil engineering.
- ·Experience working on highways, roads or major infrastructure projects.
- ·A strong technical understanding of earthworks, drainage, highways construction and associated civil engineering activities.
- ·Experience managing subcontractors and supervising site engineering teams.
- ·A good understanding of construction programmes, technical drawings and quality assurance processes.
- ·Knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial procedures would be advantageous.
- ·SMSTS or SSSTS and a relevant CSCS card.
- ·Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- ·A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
What's on Offer?
- ·Salary up to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
- ·The opportunity to work on a major highways infrastructure project in Ballinluig, Perthshire.
- ·Exposure to technically challenging construction works on a significant infrastructure scheme.
- ·The opportunity to work alongside experienced Site Agents and Project Managers.
- ·Clear opportunities to develop towards Site Agent and Project Management positions.
- ·Long-term career development within an established civil engineering contractor.