Lead Sub-Agent – Major Infra Delivery (ECI Works)

Carrington West; Essex; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Sub-Agent on a freelance basis to join the delivery team for a major UK infrastructure project on the Kent/Essex border. You will lead key engineering surveys and play a pivotal role in delivering ECI Works, planning, coordinating, and monitoring subcontractor and self-delivered works to meet milestones.

The role requires strong leadership, contract knowledge (NEC3/NEC4), and the ability to manage budgets, design changes, and handover processes while mentoring the

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and construction regulations.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• SMSTS, CSCS and security clearance requirements, including DBS check and pre-start drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor subcontractor and self-delivered works to meet project milestones.
• Ensure quality standards across all deliverables.
• Liaise with environmental, commercial, and social teams to meet sustainability and community commitments.
• Manage budgets, procurement, design changes, and handover processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Engineering / Construction Management degree

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Sub-Agent on a freelance basis to join the delivery team for a major UK infrastructure project on the Kent/Essex border. You will lead key engineering surveys and play a pivotal role in delivering ECI Works, planning, coordinating, and monitoring subcontractor and self-delivered works to meet milestones.

The role requires strong leadership, contract knowledge (NEC3/NEC4), and the ability to manage budgets, design changes, and handover processes while mentoring the