Sub Agent

Colas Ltd; Higher Folds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Sub Agent for their Leigh operation, with a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum. The role involves managing operational performance across various contracts, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and working closely with site supervision. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills, relevant experience in civil engineering, and proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD. This position offers an extensive benefits package including a hybrid working scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Colas Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions

Life Assurance Scheme

25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Discounts on various services through employee benefits portal

Qualifications

• CSCS card and SMSTS qualification are ideal.
• Relevant experience with a civil engineering contractor.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational performance on allocated contracts.
• Prepare and approve project documentation.
• Undertake regular site inspections and maintain records.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in MS Project

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Technical skills

Education

HND, HNC, BEng or equivalent

Job description

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a Sub Agent for our Leigh operation - Salary £35,000 - £40,000, working across various sites.

Allied Infrastructure (part of the Colas Group) services 95% of the UK’s commercial, private, and military airfields, specialising in airfield pavements and small civil engineering projects. As Sub Agent, you will manage operational performance on allocated contracts and support project and site management in delivering and monitoring contracts and supplier performance.

Main Responsibilities

The Sub Agent ensures the seamless delivery of internal and subcontracted works from inception to handover. You will prepare, review and approve all project documentation, including Risk Assessments Method Statements (RAMS), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and permits to work, while managing both our internal permit system and the client’s Permit to Work process.

In close coordination with Site Supervision and Project Management, the Sub Agent will identify and organise the necessary resources, tools, equipment and materials, carry out look‑ahead planning, monitor progress and costs, and raise early warnings for potential variations or delays. You will undertake regular site inspections, maintain daily diaries and shift reports, and ensure compliance with Colas health and safety standards and any client‑specific rules via the EcoOnline system.

Your responsibilities will also include maintaining accurate as‑built records, fostering effective teamwork with internal and external stakeholders, providing technical advice, building strong supplier relationships, and promoting a professional company image at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be organised, communicative, and customer‑focused, with a commitment to delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high standards. Ideally, you will hold a CSCS card, SMSTS qualification, and a full UK driving licence.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD, along with knowledge of construction methods and safety regulations, is essential. Candidates should have relevant experience with a civil engineering contractor, strong technical skills, and the ability to interpret drawings. A qualification such as HND, HNC, BEng, or equivalent is required.

Package Description

Here at Allied Infrastructure, we offer a great total compensation package, including :

• A salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal / professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal