Sub Agent

Smart 4 EPC; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC is seeking a Civils Sub Agent to support delivery at Heathrow Airport. The role focuses on design and build with strong emphasis on safety, quality and environmental standards, reporting to the Agent and coordinating with commercial teams.

You will mentor site engineers, manage labour, plant and materials, monitor subcontractor performance, maintain project records, and contribute to effective cost management and programme preparation in a busy civil and utilities environment.

Qualifications

• Section Engineer level on site across civil and utilities projects.
• Developing commercial and contractual knowledge with practical application.
• Experience in cost-conscious environments and managing subcontractors.
• Strong communication and people management abilities.
• Valid CSCS card and competent computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies, risk assessments, method statements, and briefings with a focus on safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Support the Agent with cost management processes and programme preparation as required.
• Manage and mentor site engineers to maintain accurate project records.
• Work with commercial teams to ensure timely measurement and payment records.
• Allocate labour, plant, materials and temporary works designs with the Agent.
• Notify the Agent of potential commercial or contractual risks.
• Manage material orders and supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure services meet policy and project requirements.
• Promote company values in all interactions; maintain daily activity briefings and site diary updates.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Section Engineer on site

Commercial and contractual knowledge

Cost-conscious environment experience

People management

Subcontractor management

CSCS card

Communication skills

Computer literacy

ICE membership (desirable)

Job description

Civils Sub Agent

Location: Heathrow Airport

Our Clinet has been working at Heathrow Airport for over 12 years delivering some of the most complex infrastructure projects to high quality, safety and environmental standards. Focused on design and build projects with a mix of contractual arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow company policies and procedures, including method statements, risk assessments and briefings, while setting a strong personal example in health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Support the Agent with cost management processes and programme preparation as required.
• Manage and mentor site engineers to maintain strong engineering control and accurate project records.
• Work with commercial teams to ensure measurement and payment records are prepared accurately and on time.
• Work with the Agent to allocate labour, plant, materials and temporary works designs.
• Inform the Agent of any potential commercial or contractual risks.
• Manage material orders and supplier relationships to ensure required materials are delivered on time.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure services are delivered effectively and in line with company policies.
• Promote company values in all interactions with employees, clients, subcontractors and external contacts.
• Prepare and deliver daily activity briefings and maintain a regular site diary with relevant updates.

Key skills and experience

• Technical knowledge of civil engineering, supported by relevant project experience, with proven experience at Section Engineer level on site across both civil engineering and utilities projects.
• Developing commercial and contractual knowledge, with evidence of practical application.
• Experience of working in a cost-conscious environment
• Good people management experience
• Experience in managing subcontractors
• Valid CSCS card
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across clients, stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Computer literacy
• Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent (desirable)

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties