Sub Agent

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

Sub Agent (Civils & Water Infrastructure)

Location: Chichester, West Sussex

Contract Rate: £400 - £450 per day (LTD / IR35 Determination Pending)

Duration: Long-Term Contract (AMP8 Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a principal contractor delivering a major capital upgrade across an active Water Treatment Works (WTW) facility in Chichester.

This long-term assignment forms part of the AMP8 infrastructure framework. Working alongside the Site Agent and Project Manager, you will take hands-on operational management of core civil engineering packages-including deep excavations, reinforced concrete (RC) structures, pipeline diversions, and temporary works-ensuring works are executed safely, to specification, and strictly against project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Operational Management: Oversee daily civil engineering delivery on site, directing site engineers, general foremen, direct workforces, and specialist sub-contractors.

• Production & Lookaheads: Produce, manage, and drive 3-to-6 week lookahead schedules, monitoring resource allocations and resolving operational bottlenecks early.

• Technical Interface & Temporary Works: Coordinate technical queries (TQs), RFIs, and temporary works solutions, acting as the main interface between design leads and site execution teams.

• Quality Assurance (QA): Implement and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), oversee structural tolerances, log site diaries, and close out non-conformances.

• Health, Safety & Environment: Review and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS), issue Permits to Dig/Work, and maintain zero-harm safety standards around live water processing assets.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Water Sector Background: Demonstrable experience as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer delivering heavy civils or infrastructure packages on UK water facilities (WTW / WwTW).

• Core Technical Competencies: Practical knowledge of deep drainage, RC structures, earthworks, pipework systems, and temporary works management.

• Qualifications: Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).

• Mandatory Tickets:

  • Valid CSCS Card (Management / Black or Gold)

  • SMSTS & First Aid at Work

  • EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

• Desirable: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Confined Spaces certification.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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