Sub Agent

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Sub Agent for a major infrastructure project in the West Midlands. The role focuses on site management, coordinating subcontractors, ensuring Health & Safety and Quality standards, and driving programme delivery over a six-month initial period with strong potential for extension.

The candidate should have a proactive approach to site management, robust reporting capabilities, and the ability to plan works up to six months ahead.

Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Valid CSCS Card.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: Demonstrate a strong Health & Safety culture and promote safe practices on site.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Manage QA/QC processes to meet project standards.
• Environmental Management: Understand environmental responsibilities and controls on site.
• Reporting & Progress Monitoring: Produce accurate progress reports and track project progress.
• Subcontractor Management: Coordinate and monitor subcontractors to align with programme.
• Civil Engineering Activities: Experience across earthworks, drainage, mass haul, landscaping and planting.
• Structures & Concrete: Work on concrete, structures, piling, noise barriers and access stairs.
• Planning & Programme Management: Plan and manage works up to six months ahead.
• Planning Software: Knowledge of TILOS, MS Project or Primavera P6 and Excel.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

MS Project / Primavera / TILOS

Dalux

Site Assist

CEMAR

iTwin

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

Job description

Sub Agent - Major Infrastructure Project

Location: West Midlands

Rate: £530 per day (PAYE Umbrella)

Contract: 6 months, with strong potential for extension

We are currently seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a major infrastructure project in the West Midlands on an initial 6-month contract, with strong scope for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional with a strong background in infrastructure delivery, site management and the coordination of complex construction activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing site operations, managing subcontractors, ensuring Health & Safety and Quality standards are maintained, and driving programme delivery across their allocated scope of works. We are looking for someone with a proactive approach to site management, strong reporting capabilities and the ability to plan and manage works over a six-month period.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Health & Safety: Demonstrate a strong Health & Safety culture, providing examples of previous safety initiatives and how you have promoted safe working practices across site teams.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Proven experience in managing Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes, ensuring works meet project specifications and required standards.
• Environmental Management: Experience and awareness of environmental management and controls on site, with a good understanding of environmental responsibilities and best practice.
• Reporting & Progress Monitoring: Strong reporting skills, with the ability to produce accurate, detailed and high-quality progress reports. Candidates should be able to demonstrate how they have monitored and reported progress on previous projects.
• Subcontractor Management: Proven experience managing and coordinating subcontractors, monitoring performance and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Civil Engineering Activities: Experience across earthworks, drainage, mass haul, landscaping and planting activities.
• Structures & Concrete: Experience working on concrete, structures, piling, noise barriers, access stairs, UTXs and associated civil engineering works.
• Planning & Programme Management: Ability to plan, coordinate and manage your allocated scope of works up to six months ahead, ensuring activities are delivered in line with programme requirements.
• Planning Software: Knowledge of planning and programming software such as TILOS, Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, in addition to Microsoft Excel.

Software / SystemRequired Experience

• Microsoft ExcelMandatory - Advanced
• Microsoft WordMandatory - Advanced
• Microsoft PowerPointMandatory - Advanced
• AutoCADMandatory - Intermediate
• Microsoft Project / Primavera P6 / TILOSKnowledge required
• DaluxHighly desirable
• Business CollaboratorHighly desirable
• Site AssistHighly desirable
• CEMARDesirable
• iTwinHighly desirable

Qualifications & Certifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Valid CSCS Card.

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, site-based position, five days per week.
• No working from home.
• Site working hours: 7:30am-5:30pm.
• Regular site presence is essential, including attendance at daily briefings on designated days.

Contract Details

• Position: Sub Agent
• Location: West Midlands
• Day Rate: £530 per day (PAYE Umbrella).
• Contract Length: Initial 6 months.
• Extension: Strong potential for extension.
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, fully site-based.
• Working Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm.