Sub-Agent

Story Contracting Limited; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning training and development

High-profile and challenging project

Competitive salary, pension, and car/£

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Working from home (1 day per week) and

Two volunteering days per year

Job summary

Story Contracting Limited in the North West seeks a motivated Sub-Agent to lead site operations and deliver projects safely, on programme and to budget. You will coordinate site teams, supply chain partners and ensure compliance with HSE requirements while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires proven site management and the ability to manage resources, programmes and costs. You’ll join an award-winning contractor offering training, a competitive package, pension, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Sub-Agent on complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality management.
• Experience managing subcontractors, labour, plant and materials on complex projects.
• Excellent management and communication skills.
• Strong planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing project programmes and site costs.
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive focus on safety, quality and delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the safe delivery of site works.
• Produce, manage and maintain all site documentation, permits, registers and project records.
• Brief and manage site teams to ensure works are delivered in line with approved methodologies, specifications and project programmes.
• Ensure all site teams and supply chain partners have the required skills, competence and understanding of site risks before commencing work.
• Coordinate and manage labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to maintain progress and achieve programme milestones.
• Deliver works in accordance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards and ITPs.
• Identify and manage snagging items and NCRs, working with engineering teams for timely resolution.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and project teams.
• Monitor and manage site costs, supporting commercial teams with cost-to-complete reviews and performance reporting.
• Ensure sites remain secure, well-organised and professionally maintained.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Planning and organisational abilities

Problem solving

Tools

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Temporary Works / NRSWA certifications

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity in the North West region, based in the Chorley office for a Sub Agent to join our site teams.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Sub-Agent to lead the safe and successful delivery of projects on site. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team where you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, to budget, and to the highest quality standards.

As a Sub-Agent, you will be responsible for coordinating site operations, managing resources, leading site teams and supply chain partners, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the safe delivery of site works, ensuring full compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Produce, manage and maintain all site documentation, permits, registers and project records.

Brief and manage site teams to ensure works are delivered in line with approved methodologies, specifications and project programmes.

Ensure all site teams and supply chain partners have the required skills, competence and understanding of site risks before commencing work.

Coordinate and manage labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to maintain progress and achieve programme milestones.

Deliver works in accordance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).

Identify and manage snagging items and non-conformance reports (NCRs), working closely with engineering teams to achieve timely resolution.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and project teams.

Monitor and manage site costs, supporting commercial teams with cost-to-complete reviews and performance reporting.

Ensure sites remain secure, well‑organised and professionally maintained at all times.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Site Manager or Sub‑Agent within construction, infrastructure, utilities or civil engineering projects.

Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality management processes.

Experience managing subcontractors, labour, plant and materials on complex projects.

Excellent management and communication skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate diverse teams.

Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving abilities.

Experience managing project programmes, resources and site costs.

Ability to build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.

A proactive approach with a strong focus on safety, quality and delivery performance.

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).

First Aid at Work.

Temporary Works, NRSWA or other industry‑specific certifications (desirable).

Why Apply?

• Award-winning training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile and challenging project
• Competitive salary, pension, and company car/allowance
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Working from home (1 day per week) and agile working policies
• Two paid volunteering days each year

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately‑owned, award‑winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.

HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.

PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients, and the success we create together.

FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.

TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.

WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Find out more about what it’s like to be part of Team Story here. https://www.storycontracting.com/jobs/

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!

As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy https://www.storycontracting.com/about-us/our-culture-values/ ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Think you’d be a good fit?

If you're a motivated Sub-Agent or Site Manager with a passion for delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards, we'd love to hear from you.

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About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Company: Story Contracting Limited Salary: Competitive + car benefits Hours: Full-time Location: PR7 6TE Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026