Sub Agent

Talent Link Ltd; East Hyde; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Link Ltd is seeking a Sub Agent to oversee civil engineering sites within the United Kingdom. You will support Site Agents and Project Managers, manage programmes, and ensure successful project delivery while monitoring costs and quality.

The role requires significant civil engineering experience, knowledge of NEC contract conditions, and strong leadership and communication skills. Relevant qualifications include CSCS, SMSTS/NEBOSH or IOSH, and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent is required.
• CSCS card, SMSTS, NEBOSH or IOSH certifications are needed.
• Full driving licence and relevant site health & safety qualifications are essential.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage small-value civil engineering sites or support larger schemes.
• Maintain commercial performance and ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Produce and manage the project programme and supervise delivery.
• Interpret drawings and specifications, providing engineering expertise to the team.
• Ensure all staff, subcontractors and visitors are inducted and qualified.
• Produce accurate monthly reports for client and internal teams; chair weekly site meetings.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Communication

Leadership

Team management

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

CSCS card

SMSTS

NEBOSH or IOSH

Full driving licence

Job description

Responsibilities for Sub Agent:

• Manage small-value civil engineering sites or assist the Site Agent and Project Manager on larger schemes
• Maintain commercial performance and be responsible for the successful delivery of projects
• Produce and manage the project programme and supervise delivery
• Understand and interpret drawings and specifications, providing engineering expertise to the project team
• Ensure all staff, subcontractors, and visitors are properly inducted and hold relevant qualifications
• Produce accurate monthly reports for the client and internally, and chair weekly site meetings
• Promote best practice in health, safety, and environmental compliance at all times
• Ensure all HSEQ documentation is kept up to date and briefed as necessary
• Populate and manage the project cost plan, maximising value and maintaining commercial tension
• Ensure detailed site diaries and records are completed throughout
• Obtain all as-built information ensuring it is accurate and relevant

Essential Requirements for Sub Agent:

• Considerable experience in civil engineering
• Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• CSCS card, SMSTS, NEBOSH or IOSH, and full driving licence
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills

Desirable:

• Working towards CEng, IEng AMICE, or equivalent
• Water sector experience
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• Confined Space training and Service Avoidance training
• Appointed Person CPCS card

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