Sub Agent

Kier Group plc.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc is seeking a Sub Agent for the Sizewell C Project in Suffolk. You will act as the delivery interface between the Agent/Project Manager and the site team, leading engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.

The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant and efficient works, managing programmes, cost and quality. You will coordinate labour, plant and materials, maintain records and support change management in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction.
• Experience in major infrastructure, highways, or heavy civils projects.
• Strong understanding of temporary works, RAMS, programme delivery and quality systems.
• CSCS card and working toward ICE or CIOB membership.
• Excellent communication and proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD and CEMAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a section of works, developing short-term programmes and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards through regular inspections.
• Maintain engineering control and oversee as-built records and quality documentation.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant and materials while supervising engineers, foremen and subcontractors.
• Support cost tracking, change management and promote a collaborative one-team culture.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

CEMAR

RAMS

Programme delivery

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

CEMAR

Job description

Location: Sizewell C Project, SuffolkHours: Typically 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Sub Agent, you'll be responsible for managing a defined section of works on a major infrastructure project. You'll act as the key delivery interface between the Agent/Project Manager and the site team, leading engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives. Working in a highly regulated environment at Sizewell C, you'll maintain high standards of Health, Safety, Wellbeing, Environment, and Quality.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Sub Agent, you'll be working within the Sizewell C Project team, supporting them in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient works in line with programme, cost, and quality objectives. Your day to day will include:

• Leading the delivery of a section of works, developing short-term programmes and progress reports
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards through regular inspections and briefings
• Maintaining engineering control and overseeing the production of as-built records and quality documentation
• Planning and coordinating labour, plant, and materials while supervising engineers, foremen, and subcontractors
• Supporting cost tracking, change management, and promoting a collaborative one-team culture

You have a Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction, or equivalent experience

• You have demonstrable experience in major infrastructure, highways, or heavy civils projects
• You possess a strong understanding of temporary works, RAMS, programme delivery, and quality systems
• You hold a CSCS card and are working towards professional membership with ICE or CIOB
• You have excellent communication skills and confidence using MS Office, AutoCAD, and CEMAR

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&i action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a BPSS Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.