Sub agent

Driver Hire Borders; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the highways sector seeks a proactive Sub Agent for a long-term contract in Gloucestershire. You will oversee site operations, manage projects, and engage with various stakeholders to ensure the success of major infrastructure upgrades. This role requires a Civil Engineering degree and significant experience in similar roles, emphasizing leadership and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven Sub Agent/Senior Engineer experience on major highways/infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience with earthworks and drainage.
• Solid understanding of temporary works management and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality work.
• Manage section programmes, monitor progress, and optimize resources.
• Liaise effectively with clients, designers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Site Management

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering Degree (or equivalent)

Tools

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Location: Gloucestershire (Site-based) Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Duration: Long-term

The Role: We're seeking a proactive Sub Agent to lead and deliver specific work packages on a nationally significant highways upgrade in Gloucestershire. This is an Outside IR35 contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site & Team Management: Oversee direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality work.
• Programme & Production: Manage section programmes, monitor progress, and optimize resources.
• Technical & Quality: Review designs, produce LTQRs, and resolve site technical queries.
• Commercial & Contractual: Track early warnings, NCRs, RFIs, and advise on liabilities.
• Temporary Works: Manage designs, inspections, and permits for temporary works.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise effectively with clients, designers, and subcontractors.

Requirements:

• Civil Engineering Degree (or equivalent).
• Proven Sub Agent/Senior Engineer experience on major highways/infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience with earthworks and drainage.
• Solid understanding of temporary works management and NEC contracts.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid highly desirable. UK Driving License.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. 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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