Sub-Agent

Carrington West; Essex; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Sub-Agent on a freelance basis to join the delivery team for a major UK infrastructure project on the Kent/Essex border. You will lead key engineering surveys and play a pivotal role in delivering ECI Works, planning, coordinating, and monitoring subcontractor and self-delivered works to meet milestones.

The role requires strong leadership, contract knowledge (NEC3/NEC4), and the ability to manage budgets, design changes, and handover processes while mentoring the

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and construction regulations.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• SMSTS, CSCS and security clearance requirements, including DBS check and pre-start drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor subcontractor and self-delivered works to meet project milestones.
• Ensure quality standards across all deliverables.
• Liaise with environmental, commercial, and social teams to meet sustainability and community commitments.
• Manage budgets, procurement, design changes, and handover processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Engineering / Construction Management degree

Job description

• Sub-Agent
• Freelance
• Kent/Essex Border
• Inside IR35
• £550 per day
• Long term

We are looking for a Sub-Agent to join the delivery team for a major UK infrastructure project. If you thrive in challenging, high-impact environments and want to lead key engineering surveys, this opportunity is for you!

What You'll Do

As a Sub-Agent, you will play a pivotal role in delivering ECI Works. You will:

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor subcontractor and self-delivered works to meet project milestones.
• Ensure quality standards are met across all deliverables.
• Liaise with environmental, commercial, and social teams to meet sustainability and community commitments.
• Manage budgets, procurement, design changes, and handover processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop your engineering team.

We're seeking candidates with:

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, construction regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results against tight deadlines.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Engineering or Construction Management degree (or related experience).
• Full UK driver's licence and fit for work medical.
• SMSTS
• CSCS card.
• Security Clearance and basic DBS check.
• Pre-start drug & alcohol test.

Take the next step in your career and lead a critical package on a high-profile infrastructure project.

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