Sub Agent

Jackson Civil Engineering; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking a Sub Agent to join their Southern Region team. The ideal candidate will support project management, engage with subcontractors, and manage site operations, ensuring successful project delivery. A supportive workplace culture promotes personal development and offers an attractive package of benefits.

Benefits

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Regular fun days

Early finish every Friday

Qualifications

• Experience in the civil sector working for a main contractor.
• Significant main contractor civils experience including Highways.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Agent or Project Manager in managing construction contracts.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments, and manage project plans.
• Engage and assess subcontractors, ensuring timely contract completion.

Skills

Communication

People Management

Organization

Education

SMSTS or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunity: Sub Agent

To strengthen our Southern Region team, we are recruiting for a Sub Agent. Here at Jackson, we are dynamic, innovative, and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Due to continued success, we are now recruiting for a Sub Agent to work in our Southern Region around the Kent area.

Main Duties of the Sub Agent:

• Support the Site Agent or Project Manager in the execution of his duties, and management of smaller construction contracts.
• Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Manage design co-ordination.
• Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
• Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
  
  

Are you the Sub Agent we are looking for?

We are looking for someone with a real ‘can do’ - ‘will do’ attitude, who is ambitious, a team player and flexible.

You should be:

• A good communicator with the ability to instruct and direct staff
• A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance
• Experienced in people management and motivation of staff
  
  

You will have experience in the civils sector working for a main contractor and working with the NEC form of contract. You must also have a relevant industry qualification (SMSTS or equivalent). You will have significant main contractor civils experience including Highways.

Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout our Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• ‘The Great Escape’ - leaving work early every Friday!
  
  

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful