Sub Agent

Hyreus; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyreus in London is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to support the Site Agent and project team on power and nuclear infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, ensure works meet drawings, RAMS and quality standards, and promote health and safety on site. This role offers involvement in major civils and regulatory environments in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering or infrastructure construction.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and RAMS.
• Strong coordination and leadership to manage subcontractors and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Agent in planning, coordination and delivery of civil works across power and nuclear projects.
• Supervise day-to-day site activities, ensuring safety and alignment with approved methodologies.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, suppliers and specialists to maintain programme progress.
• Assist in preparation, review and implementation of construction programmes and plans.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and support corrective actions to meet targets.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specifications, RAMS and standards.
• Promote health, safety, environmental and quality culture on site.
• Carry out site inspections and address issues as they arise.
• Assist with management of temporary works, sequencing, logistics and access requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports and progress updates.
• Liaise with engineering, commercial and project teams to resolve issues.
• Support management of design information, queries and changes to activities.
• Monitor resources (materials, plant, labour, subcontractors) to ensure efficient delivery.
• Attend site meetings and coordination reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, project procedures and safety/quality requirements.

Job description

Hyreus is recruiting an experienced Sub Agent for a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor operating within the power and nuclear sectors. This opportunity is based in London and would suit a driven civil engineering professional with experience supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure projects in highly regulated environments.

The successful candidate will support the Site Agent and wider project team in managing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, programme and quality requirements. Experience within major civils, power infrastructure, nuclear or energy projects would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Agent in the planning, coordination and delivery of civil engineering works across power and nuclear infrastructure projects.
• Supervise day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with approved construction methodologies.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, suppliers and specialist contractors to maintain progress against the construction programme.
• Assist in the preparation, review and implementation of construction programmes, short-term plans and work schedules.
• Monitor progress on site, identify potential delays and support the implementation of corrective actions to maintain programme targets.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, RAMS and relevant construction standards.
• Promote a strong health, safety, environmental and quality culture across site operations.
• Carry out site inspections and monitor compliance with project requirements, identifying and addressing issues as they arise.
• Assist with the management of temporary works, construction sequencing, logistics and site access requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, progress updates and relevant construction documentation.
• Liaise with engineering, commercial, planning and project management teams to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Support the management of design information, technical queries and changes to construction activities.
• Monitor materials, plant, labour and subcontractor resources to ensure efficient site delivery.
• Attend site meetings, progress reviews and coordination meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure works comply with applicable legislation, project procedures and the specific safety and quality requirements of power and nuclear environments.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Sub Agent, Sub-Agent, Section Engineer or similar role within civil engineering or infrastructure construction.
• Strong background in major civils projects, ideally within the power, nuclear, energy or utilities sectors.
• Experience working for a Tier One civil engineering contractor or on large-scale infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, site supervision, programme delivery and subcontractor management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and construction documentation.
• Experience implementing RAMS, safe systems of work and quality control procedures.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within civil engineering and construction environments.
• Understanding of temporary works, construction sequencing and site logistics.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing site priorities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the confidence to coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how site activities affect programme, cost and overall project performance.
• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, or working towards professional development, would be beneficial