Senior Sub Agent - Water Infrastructure & Civils

Construction, Property and Engineering; Chichester; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks a Sub Agent (Civils & Water Infrastructure) in Chichester to lead site operations at a major water treatment upgrade. You will manage site engineers, foremen, and sub-contractors, ensuring works progress to schedule and safety standards.

You will coordinate lookahead plans, interface with design teams on temporary works, and oversee QA processes while maintaining compliance with RAMS and Permits to Dig. Immediate start on a long-term AMP8 framework assignment.

Qualifications

• Water sector background with demonstrable Sub Agent or Senior Engineer experience on UK water facilities (WTW / WwTW).
• Practical knowledge of civil packages, deep drainage, RC structures, earthworks and temporary works management.
• Civil engineering degree or equivalent experience (Degree, HND or HNC).
• Mandatory tickets: CSCS Card (Management/Black or Gold), SMSTS and First Aid at Work, EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• Desirable: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Confined Spaces certification.

Responsibilities

• Site Operational Management: Oversee daily civil engineering delivery on site, directing site engineers, foremen, direct workforces and sub-contractors.
• Production & Lookaheads: Produce 3–6 week lookahead schedules, manage resources, resolve bottlenecks.
• Technical Interface & Temporary Works: Coordinate TQs/RFIs and temporary works with design and site teams.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Implement ITPs, monitor tolerances, log diaries, close out non-conformances.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Review RAMS, issue Permits to Dig/Work, maintain zero-harm safety around live assets.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Water sector experience

Temporary works

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Randstad CPE seeks a Sub Agent (Civils & Water Infrastructure) in Chichester to lead site operations at a major water treatment upgrade. You will manage site engineers, foremen, and sub-contractors, ensuring works progress to schedule and safety standards.

You will coordinate lookahead plans, interface with design teams on temporary works, and oversee QA processes while maintaining compliance with RAMS and Permits to Dig. Immediate start on a long-term AMP8 framework assignment.