Sub-Agent

Kier Group plc.; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in Chalfont St. Peter is seeking a Sub Agent to support site operations within the Water business unit. This role involves driving construction performance, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering, experience in the Water sector, and relevant certifications. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering or construction environment.
• Demonstrable experience in the Water sector.
• CSCS and SMSTS Card holder.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating day-to-day site operations.
• Managing subcontractors and direct labour.
• Acting as the key point of contact for site-based technical issues.
• Ensuring compliance with project drawings and specifications.
• Monitoring progress and providing input into project reporting.

Skills

Leadership in construction projects

Technical advisory skills

Team management

Compliance with industry standards

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in civil engineering or related

Job description

We're looking for a Sub Agent to join our NRNN business unit Water business unit. In this role you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the safe and efficient delivery of site operations, ensuring works are executed on time, to budget, and the highest standards of quality and compliance. You will provide critical leadership across site activities, driving construction performance, coordinating site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring alignment with programme objectives and stakeholder expectations across Thames Water's wastewater infrastructure portfolio in the Thames Valley. Projects are in early ECI stage so presence full time on site won't be needed initially until early 2026. Your day to day will include: Act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating day-to-day site operations, ensuring all construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and according to design specifications.
• Managing subcontractors and direct labour to meet programme milestones, driving performance and accountability across the delivery team.
• Acting as the key point of contact for site-based technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where appropriate.
• Ensuring that construction activities comply with project drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Monitoring progress, recording site data, and providing accurate input into project reporting and commercial forecasting.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent in civil engineering, mechanical, electrical or related engineering discipline and a CSCS and SMSTS Card holder.
• Experience within a civil engineering or construction environment and with demonstrable experience in the Water sector.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.