Sub Agent

Contract Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to join an established team delivering Scottish Water infrastructure projects across Inverness and North Scotland. You will coordinate site activities, manage programmes and supervise contractors to ensure safe, high-quality delivery.

The role offers responsibility on site within a long-term water infrastructure framework and requires strong civil engineering experience with a focus on delivery and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering and infrastructure delivery preferred.
• Water industry experience is advantageous but not required.
• Strong on-site coordination and programme management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of works on site
• Producing and managing programmes to ensure successful project delivery
• Supervising site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Ensuring works are delivered safely and to the required quality standards
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential issues
• Working closely with the Site Agent, Project Manager and wider delivery team
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors
• Supporting commercial and operational performance across the project
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements

Job description

Sub Agent - Inverness

Location: Inverness / North Scotland

Attention

Looking for your next opportunity in the North of Scotland?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to join an established team delivering a range of Scottish Water infrastructure projects across the Inverness and wider North Scotland region.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects within a long-term water infrastructure framework.

Interest

The role sits within a major programme of works supporting Scottish Water's ongoing investment in its water and wastewater infrastructure.

Projects across the framework can include pipelaying, drainage, capital maintenance, refurbishment and replacement of existing assets, with works varying in size and complexity.

As a Sub Agent, you'll play a key role in coordinating site activities and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality requirements.

Desire

We're keen to speak with experienced Sub Agents who have a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure delivery.

Ideally, you'll have previous water industry experience, although candidates with strong experience across other areas of civil engineering and infrastructure will also be considered.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of works on site
• Producing and managing programmes to ensure successful project delivery
• Supervising site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Ensuring works are delivered safely and to the required quality standards
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential issues
• Working closely with the Site Agent, Project Manager and wider delivery team
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors
• Supporting commercial and operational performance across the project
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements

The position would suit someone who enjoys working on varied infrastructure projects, wants genuine responsibility on site and is looking to develop their career within the water sector.

Legal Information

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote 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 areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.