Sub Agent

MJ Church Contracting; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Sub Agent to join their dynamic team in Plymouth. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and managing documentation effectively. You will collaborate closely with site agents and commercial teams, providing essential support in various civil engineering tasks. With a focus on professional growth, this position is ideal for individuals eager to broaden their expertise in a results-oriented environment. Join a company that values integrity, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

On Site parking

Company pension

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience across multiple civil engineering disciplines.
• Experience on civil engineering schemes up to £50M.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of RAMS and quality documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with the Principal Contractor and engineering team.

Skills

Civil Engineering

MS Project

AutoCAD

Quality Systems

Material Reconciliation

Commercial Awareness

Education

HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Who are MJ Church

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.

Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Sub Agent to support the delivery of our multi-disciplinary civil engineering project at Devonport, Plymouth. This is a key role reporting to the Site Agents and working closely with the wider site and commercial teams.

As Sub Agent, you will:

• Lead the preparation and submission of RAMS and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System and maintain accurate records.
• Support works including secant and sheet piling, temporary works, earthworks, FRC and general groundworks.
• Produce material reconciliations based on design take-offs to monitor trends and inform commercial reporting.
• Assist the site General Foreman in managing daily labour and plant records, verbal instructions, and allocation sheets.
• Liaise with Site Agents and QS team to ensure potential costs, savings, and entitlements are properly captured.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the Principal Contractor and their engineering team.
• Produce and issue weekly 4-week lookahead programmes using MS Project and lead internal review meetings prior to Client submission.
• Engage with MJ Church support services to meet internal procedures and project requirements.
• Represent the company professionally, upholding our values of collaboration, integrity, and commitment.

Who you are

You bring strong technical experience across multiple civil engineering disciplines and a proactive, commercially aware mindset. You’re confident working with internal teams and external stakeholders, adaptable to changing site needs, and thrive in a collaborative environment. You’re keen to broaden your knowledge and develop further within a supportive team.

Key skills:

• HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience on civil engineering schemes up to £50M.
• Strong understanding of site documentation, quality systems and material reconciliation.
• Commercial awareness and willingness to develop further.
• MS Project (MPP) and AutoCAD competence.

Certifications:

• CSCS (essential)
• SSSTS (required)

What we offer

• Salary up to £55,000
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• On Site parking
• Company pension
• Holiday buy and sell scheme