Sub Agent

Walker & Sloan; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied projects exposure

Career progression

Supportive teams

BCorp certified

Job summary

Walker & Sloan is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure projects across South Wales. The role focuses on coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors and direct labour, and supporting project programming within NEC contract frameworks.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Site Agents, Project Managers and operations teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery in line with programme.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sub Agent or Senior Site Engineer with site management responsibilities.
• Strong background delivering civil engineering projects in energy, water, highways or coastal sectors.
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts (ideally NEC4) and ability to manage programmes and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site activities and supervise subcontractors and direct labour.
• Monitor progress and ensure resources are planned and allocated to programme requirements.
• Review technical drawings and specifications and oversee QA procedures.
• Contribute to cost control and support NEC contract processes.
• Maintain site records and assist with project programming and health, safety & environmental compliance.

Skills

Sub Agent experience

Site management

NEC contracts

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator

First Aid

HSG47

Job description

Sub Agent

Location: Cardiff / South Wales

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Salary: Estimated £48,000-£60,000 + package (subject to confirmation)

The Opportunity

Walker & Sloan are recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure projects across South Wales.

The business is involved in a range of infrastructure sectors, including energy, water, highways and coastal engineering, providing an opportunity to work on technically challenging schemes within a regional project delivery team.

This position would suit an established Sub Agent or an experienced Senior Site Engineer looking to take the next step into broader project management responsibilities.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support the management and delivery of civil engineering projects, working closely with Site Agents, Project Managers and operational teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme requirements.

You will be responsible for coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors and direct labour, monitoring progress and ensuring resources are appropriately planned and allocated.

The position will involve supporting project programming, reviewing technical drawings and specifications, overseeing quality assurance procedures and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

You will also contribute to the commercial management of projects, including maintaining accurate site records, supporting cost control and assisting with contractual processes under NEC forms of contract.

Temporary works coordination, risk assessments, method statements and effective communication with clients and project stakeholders will form an important part of the role.

About You

You will have previous experience working within civil engineering, ideally as a Sub Agent, Section Engineer or Senior Site Engineer with substantial site management responsibilities.

Experience delivering projects within energy infrastructure, water, highways or coastal and marine engineering is particularly relevant.

A sound understanding of NEC contracts, ideally NEC4, is important, alongside the ability to coordinate subcontractors, manage programmes and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

The vacancy requires relevant site qualifications and training, including SMSTS, CSCS, Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator training, First Aid and HSG47.

You should be confident managing day-to-day site operations, resolving technical challenges and working collaboratively with project teams.

Company Profile

An established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure schemes across the UK, with a regional presence in South Wales.

The business operates across a variety of engineering sectors, providing a collaborative working environment and opportunities for individuals to develop their careers through involvement in complex infrastructure projects.

What's in it for you?

• Estimated salary of £48,000-£60,000, subject to confirmation
• Package details to be confirmed
• Exposure to varied infrastructure projects
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and experienced project delivery teams

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors, developers and consultancies across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality