Sub Agent

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

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)
• Mandatory Tickets: SMSTS & First Aid at Work
• Mandatory Tickets: EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• Mandatory Tickets: Desirable: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Confined Spaces certification.

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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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