Sub Agent

Randstad NV; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE in Norwich is seeking a Sub Agent to join a major Tier 1 contractor delivering a landmark highways infrastructure project in Norfolk. You will oversee planning, site management, technical execution, and handover of a key section of the works.

You will lead site engineering teams, manage temporary works, and coordinate lookahead programming, ITPs, and material approvals while maintaining detailed site records.

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree or HND in Civil Engineering with relevant vocational training.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods and contract administration.
• Active CSCS Card and SMSTS certification are essential.
• Experience with temporary works, lookahead programming, and subcontractor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and mentor site engineering teams to enable efficient daily execution.
• Oversee temporary works design briefs, inspect designs, and handle technical queries (TQs).
• Develop lookahead programs, track section progress, and create detailed execution plans.
• Generate ITPs, manage material approvals, and maintain site records.

Skills

Civils/Structural

Construction planning

Health & safety

Labour management

Site management

Subcontractor management

Works programming

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

Job description

About this Role

This Sub Agent position offers an opportunity to join a major Tier 1 contractor delivering a landmark highways infrastructure project in Norfolk. You will oversee the planning, site management, technical execution, and handover of a key section of major road improvement works.

• Manage, supervise, and mentor site engineering teams to enable efficient daily execution.

• Oversee temporary works design briefs, inspect designs, and handle technical queries (TQs).

• Develop lookahead programs, track section progress, and create detailed execution plans.

• Generate Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), manage material approvals, and maintain site records.

About You

You are a Sub Agent or Senior Site Engineer with a strong civil engineering background and proven site supervision capabilities on major infrastructure schemes.

• Hold a Degree or HND in Civil Engineering alongside relevant vocational training.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods and contract administration.

• Hold essential credentials: an active CSCS Card and SMSTS certification.

• Show proven capability in temporary works, lookahead programming, and subcontractor oversight.

About Us

Our client is a global leader in project development and major civil engineering construction, committed to sustainable delivery and an inclusive workplace.

• Join a Tier 1 contractor delivering major national infrastructure for key public sector clients.

• Benefit from project stability backed by extensive national highways pipelines.

• Access flexible working options, comprehensive family-friendly benefits, and ongoing training.

About Your Future

Taking on this key section management role opens direct career pathways into Site Agent and Project Management positions across major UK infrastructure divisions.

• Secure a permanent, full-time position backed by major regional infrastructure schemes.

• Receive a competitive compensation package paired with 24/7 digital GP service and healthcare support.

• Benefit from enhanced family leave policies and structured career development.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

key responsibilities

• Sub Agent
• Senior Engineer
• Civil Engineering
• Highways
• Infrastructure
• National Highways
• Temporary Works
• Lookahead Programming
• ITPs
• Technical Queries
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• Norwich
• Norfolk
• Section Manager
• Tier 1 Contractor

skills

civils/structural,construction planning,health & safety,labour management,project control,site management,sub contractor management,works programming

qualifications

CSCS,SMSTS

education

BSc civil engineering