Lead Sub Agent – Civil Infrastructure Project

Catering; Penrith; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Astute People are recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to join a major UK infrastructure project in Penrith, Cumbria. You will lead a section of works, manage Section Engineers and Site Engineers, and ensure delivery is safe, on programme and to required quality standards.

The role suits an experienced Sub Agent with civil engineering background and experience delivering complex projects. You will work with engineering, design, commercial and construction teams, enforcing health, safety,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Sub Agent on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing Section Engineers, Site Engineers and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and site delivery.
• Good understanding of temporary works.
• Strong understanding of setting out and engineering controls.
• Experience producing and managing construction programmes.
• Good knowledge of quality assurance and handover requirements.
• Experience reviewing Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Strong working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation.
• Commercial awareness including cost, value and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a section of the works from planning through to delivery.
• Manage and support Section Engineers and Site Engineers.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching and technical guidance where required.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure works are delivered in line with programme and specification.
• Work closely with engineering, construction, commercial and design teams.
• Review and improve Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and followed correctly.
• Carry out site and field safety audits.
• Support and lead accident and incident investigations where required.
• Identify trends from audits, incidents and near misses and implement improvements.
• Produce and manage relevant Permits to Work.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Temporary Works requirements and associated timescales.
• Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and project procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineering teams.
• Coach engineers in setting out requirements and techniques.
• Support the resolution of construction and technical issues.
• Liaise with designers to resolve design queries.
• Ensure appropriate engineering controls are in place throughout construction.
• Allocate suitable engineering resources to meet programme requirements.
• Take responsibility for the production, checking and submission of project handover documentation.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and approved materials.
• Manage quality documentation, including NCRs, inspection records and handover information.
• Carry out independent inspections and site audits.
• Identify recurring quality issues and implement improvements.
• Support less experienced engineers with quality and compliance requirements.

Skills

Section Engineers

Site Engineers

Setting out

Temporary Works

Quality assurance

Programmes

Health & Safety

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Astute People are recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to join a major UK infrastructure project in Penrith, Cumbria. You will lead a section of works, manage Section Engineers and Site Engineers, and ensure delivery is safe, on programme and to required quality standards.

The role suits an experienced Sub Agent with civil engineering background and experience delivering complex projects. You will work with engineering, design, commercial and construction teams, enforcing health, safety,