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Randstad CPE; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced Sub Agent to join a principal contractor delivering a major capital upgrade at a Water Treatment Works in Chichester. You will lead on-site civil packages, supervise engineers and subcontractors, and drive lookahead planning to meet project milestones.

The role requires water sector background, deep drainage and RC structures knowledge, and qualifications (CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid, EUSR). Immediate start on a long-term AMP8 framework contract.

Qualifications

• Water sector experience delivering heavy civils or infrastructure on UK water facilities (WTW / WwTW).
• Practical knowledge of deep drainage, RC structures, earthworks, pipework systems, and temporary works management.
• Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS Card (Management / Black or Gold).
• SMSTS and First Aid at Work.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily civil engineering delivery on site, directing site engineers, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Produce 3-to-6 week lookahead schedules and manage resources.
• Coordinate technical queries and temporary works between design leads and site teams.
• Implement and monitor Inspection and Test Plans, log site diaries, and close out non-conformances.
• Review RAMS, issue Permits to Dig/Work, and maintain zero-harm safety standards.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Safety awareness

Coordination

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

Job description

Duration: Long-Term Contract (AMP8 Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Sub Agent to join a principal contractor delivering a major capital upgrade across an active Water Treatment Works (WTW) facility in Chichester.

This long-term assignment forms part of the AMP8 infrastructure framework. Working alongside the Site Agent and Project Manager, you will take hands-on operational management of core civil engineering packages-including deep excavations, reinforced concrete (RC) structures, pipeline diversions, and temporary works-ensuring works are executed safely, to specification, and strictly against project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Site Operational Management: Oversee daily civil engineering delivery on site, directing site engineers, general foremen, direct workforces, and specialist sub-contractors.

Production & Lookaheads: Produce, manage, and drive 3-to-6 week lookahead schedules, monitoring resource allocations and resolving operational bottlenecks early.

Technical Interface & Temporary Works: Coordinate technical queries (TQs), RFIs, and temporary works solutions, acting as the main interface between design leads and site execution teams.

Quality Assurance (QA): Implement and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), oversee structural tolerances, log site diaries, and close out non-conformances.

Health, Safety & Environment: Review and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS), issue Permits to Dig/Work, and maintain zero-harm safety standards around live water processing assets.

Requirements & Qualifications

Water Sector Background: Demonstrable experience as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer delivering heavy civils or infrastructure packages on UK water facilities (WTW / WwTW).

Core Technical Competencies: Practical knowledge of deep drainage, RC structures, earthworks, pipework systems, and temporary works management.

Qualifications: Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).

Mandatory Tickets:

Valid CSCS Card (Management / Black or Gold)

SMSTS & First Aid at Work

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

Desirable: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Confined Spaces certification.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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