Sub Agent

SISK Group; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sub Agent for their Flood Alleviation Scheme, a large-scale project exceeding £25m. This role involves leading site operations, managing a team, and ensuring project delivery while adhering to health and safety protocols. With a focus on people management and stakeholder engagement, the position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a company car, healthcare, and opportunities for professional development. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team committed to delivering excellence in construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increases

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare

26 days holiday plus option to purchase 5 more

Employer pension

Life assurance

Travel expenses

Flexible and remote working

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development

Qualifications

• Over ten years’ experience in managing medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of industrial relations practices and HSEQS protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day supervision of construction site and oversee project operations.
• Coordinate site activities and manage relationships with subcontractors.
• Ensure adherence to quality control and health and safety standards.

Skills

People Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Health and Safety Management

BIM Strategy

Education

IOSH or equivalent H&S management training

Trade or technical background

Job description

The Sub Agent will be based on our Flood Alleviation Scheme, which exceeds £25m, including piling, RC works, earthworks, and civils. The Sub Agent has overall responsibility for a specific site, typically a large-scale project, and acts as the construction leader on the ground. They manage the overall day-to-day supervision of the construction site, monitor site preparation prior to project launch, and oversee the safe and efficient operation throughout the construction phase.

John Sisk & Son has built a reputation for excellence as a family-owned international construction company, offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the forefront of change.

Responsibilities

1. Participate in compiling the initial programme and maintain awareness of weekly targets.
2. Plan and oversee site setup, ensuring facilities are in place prior to project launch.
3. Manage relationships with subcontractors onsite.
4. Ensure adherence to HSEQS protocols at all times.
5. Maintain quality control procedures.
6. Ensure the TWR is in place and up to date.
7. Monitor onsite energy and waste data.
8. Implement an efficient registration system for monitoring individuals entering and leaving the site.
9. Flag issues with Contract Management/Commercial Teams that could impact project delivery (materials, schedules, resources, H&S, costs).
10. Drive project pace and plan work in the field.
11. Coordinate and prioritize site activities.
12. Manage a team of foremen and other site staff.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Strong people management experience and knowledge of industrial relations practices.
2. Ability to handle conflicting priorities and manage stakeholders, especially subcontractors.
3. Excellent communication skills, adaptable to audience, capable of building consensus.
4. Experience of leading teams and delivering medium to large-scale projects, with over ten years’ sectoral experience.
5. Flood/water experience is desirable.
6. Trade or technical background.
7. IOSH or equivalent H&S management training.
8. Knowledge of Temporary Works & Excavation Safety, Permitting for live energy works, Working at Heights & Scaffolding, Lifting & Cranage operations.
9. Understanding of BIM strategy and new construction technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly increases.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Healthcare, 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more), employer pension, life assurance.
• Travel expenses, flexible and remote working, enhanced parental leave, professional development.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer work with purpose, work-life balance, career growth, and a great team environment.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfills all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for speculative CVs.

The full job specification is available upon request.

At Sisk, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, emphasizing transferable skills and potential beyond technical expertise.