Sub Agent

Randstad Construction and Property; Penrith; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property in Penrith is seeking a Highways Sub Agent to lead day-to-day site operations on a major project. The role is long term and Inside IR35, focusing on earthworks, pavement, drainage, structures, and diversions.

You will enforce Health, Safety and Environmental standards, manage RAMS reviews and ITPs, oversee quality control, and coordinate temporary works. Lead a team of engineers and operatives while monitoring costs and subcontractor progress.

Qualifications

• CSCS Black or Gold Card.
• HND, HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• First Aid at Work.
• Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for allocated highways sections (earthworks, pavement, drainage, structures, or statutory undertaker diversions).
• Enforce strict health, safety, and environmental standards across site operations, including RAMS reviews and toolbox talks.
• Manage setting out, ITPs, permits to work, quality control documentation, and temporary works management.
• Monitor project costs, track daily plant and labor records, assist with compensation event/variation identification under NEC4 contracts, and manage subcontractor progress.
• Mentor, manage, and assign responsibilities to Section Engineers, Site Engineers, and site operatives.

Education

HND, HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

First Aid at Work

Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator (desirable)

Job description

We are currently looking for a Highways Sub Agent to work on a major project in the Penrith area.

The role is long term and is Inside IR35

Site Delivery & Operations

Lead day-to-day operations for allocated highways sections (earthworks, pavement, drainage, structures, or statutory undertaker diversions).

Health, Safety, & Environment

Enforce strict health, safety, and environmental standards across site operations, including leading Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS) reviews and toolbox talks.

Engineering & Quality Assurance

Manage setting out, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), permits to work, quality control documentation, and temporary works management.

Commercial & Subcontractor Management

Monitor project costs, track daily plant and labor records, assist with compensation event/variation identification under NEC4 contracts, and manage subcontractor progress.

Team Leadership

Mentor, manage, and assign responsibilities to Section Engineers, Site Engineers, and site operatives.

Qualifications needed

• CSCS Black or Gold Card
• HND, HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• First Aid at Work
• Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator (desirable)

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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