Sub Agent

Randstad Construction & Property; Penenden Heath; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks a Sub Agent for a high-value water infrastructure project near Maidstone. You will oversee civil site packages, manage engineers and subcontractors, and ensure on-schedule delivery under the Project Manager.

The role requires experience in water/wastewater facilities, deep drainage, and temporary works management, with a CSCS/SSSTS/Water Hygiene background. Immediate start on an AMP8 framework contract.

Qualifications

• Water sector background with practical delivery experience on active water or wastewater facilities (WTW/WwTW).
• Strong grounding in deep drainage, heavy structural concrete and groundworks.
• Experience coordinating temporary works and interface with design teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day delivery of civil site packages and supervise site teams.
• Build/update 3–4 week lookahead production plans and track progress against milestones.
• Resolve technical queries, coordinate RAMS and temporary works.
• Enforce QA through ITPs and manage non-conformances.
• Issue permits and enforce water-sector safety standards.

Skills

Water sector background

Deep drainage

Heavy structural concrete

Groundworks

Temporary works management

Education

Civil engineering degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Sub Agent (Civil Engineering & Water Infrastructure)

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Contract Rate: £400 - £450 per day (LTD - IR35 Determination Pending)

Duration: Ongoing Contract (AMP8 Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Sub Agent to step into a key operational role on a high-value water treatment infrastructure project near Maidstone.

This long-term assignment forms part of the AMP8 capital investment programme. Working directly under the Project Manager, you will oversee the delivery of complex civil engineering packages-ranging from deep excavations and earthworks to reinforced concrete (RC) retention structures and process pipework routes-ensuring site progress remains on schedule and fully compliant with client specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Execution & Supervision: Drive the day-to-day delivery of civil site packages, managing site engineers, foremen, direct workforces, and specialist sub-contractors.
• Planning & Schedule Control: Build and update 3-to-4 week short-term production lookaheads, tracking daily outputs against key project milestones.
• Technical Management: Resolve live technical queries (TQs), coordinate temporary works requirements, and interface between client design engineers and front-line construction teams.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Drive "Right First Time" delivery by enforcing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), managing QA sign-offs, and resolving site non-conformances promptly.
• Safety & Compliance: Conduct site inductions, review and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS), issue Permits to Dig/Work, and enforce strict water-sector safety standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Water Sector Background: Practical experience as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer delivering civil engineering infrastructure on active water or wastewater facilities (WTW / WwTW).
• Core Technical Competencies: Strong technical grounding in deep drainage, heavy structural concrete, groundworks, and temporary works management.
• Qualifications: Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
• Mandatory Tickets:
• Valid CSCS Card (Management / Gold or Black)
• SMSTS & First Aid at Work
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• Desirable: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Confined Spaces (Medium/High Risk).

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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