Sub Agent

Randstad Construction & Property; Nether Stowey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a proactive Sub Agent for one of the UK's most significant nuclear power projects at Hinkley Point C. You'll play a key role in driving delivery, managing teams, and ensuring quality on this complex site. Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree and have proven experience in large-scale infrastructure within regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Proven Sub Agent/Senior Engineer experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge in earthworks, drainage, or structures/FRC is highly desirable.
• CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid at Work certifications essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site engineering teams and subcontractors for safe, high-quality work.
• Develop short-term plans and optimize resource allocation.
• Liaise effectively with clients, designers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

NEC Contracts

Temporary Works Management

Job description

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset (Site-based) Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: Long-term

The Role: Seeking a proactive Sub Agent to drive delivery on one of the UK's most significant new nuclear power station projects. You'll lead a section of work, ensuring flawless execution on this complex site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Manage: Oversee site engineering teams and subcontractors; ensure safe, efficient, high-quality work.
• Programme Ownership: Develop short-term plans, track progress, and optimize resource allocation.
• Technical Authority: Interpret designs, manage quality records (LTQRs), and solve site technical issues.
• Commercial Acumen: Track early warnings, CEs, NCRs, RFIs, and advise on contractual liabilities.
• Temporary Works: Manage design, inspections, and permits for critical temporary works.
• Collaborate: Liaise effectively with clients, designers, and subcontractors.
• Safety Champion: Drive a robust H&S culture and ensure full compliance.

Requirements:

• Civil Engineering Degree (or equivalent).
• Proven Sub Agent/Senior Engineer experience on large-scale infrastructure/heavy civils, ideally in a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrable experience in earthworks, drainage, or structures/FRC is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of temporary works management and NEC contracts.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid at Work essential. UK Driving License.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes 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 sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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