Senior Sub Agent - Water Infrastructure (Long-Term Contract)

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

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is recruiting a Sub Agent (Civils & Water Infrastructure) for a long-term AMP8 project in Chichester, West Sussex. Immediate start on a major water treatment works upgrade requires hands-on oversight of civil packages, deep excavations, RC structures, pipelines, and temporary works.

You will work with the Site Agent and Project Manager, driving 3–6 week lookahead schedules, coordinating TQs/RFIs, and ensuring works meet safety, quality, and milestone targets.

Qualifications

• Water sector background with delivery of heavy civils or infrastructure on water facilities.
• Experience managing civil packages including deep excavations, RC structures, pipelines and temporary works.
• Qualification in Civil Engineering (degree/HND/HNC) or equivalent industry experience.
• CSCS Card (Management) and safety qualifications are mandatory.
• SMSTS & First Aid at Work; EUSR Water Hygiene; Temp Works certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily civil engineering delivery on site, directing engineers, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Produce 3–6 week lookahead schedules and manage resources to avoid bottlenecks.
• Coordinate queries and temporary works with design leads and site teams.
• Implement Inspection and Test Plans, monitor tolerances, and log site diaries.
• Review RAMS, issue permits, and maintain zero-harm safety standards on live assets.

Skills

Water sector experience

Site management

Temporary works coordination

Heavy civils & infrastructure

Education

Civil Engineering degree / HND / HNC

Tools

CSCS Card (Management)

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

Job description

Randstad Construction and Property is recruiting a Sub Agent (Civils & Water Infrastructure) for a long-term AMP8 project in Chichester, West Sussex. Immediate start on a major water treatment works upgrade requires hands-on oversight of civil packages, deep excavations, RC structures, pipelines, and temporary works.

You will work with the Site Agent and Project Manager, driving 3–6 week lookahead schedules, coordinating TQs/RFIs, and ensuring works meet safety, quality, and milestone targets.