Sub Agent

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to manage the Water Retaining Barrier works at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. This fully site-based role requires a construction or engineering qualification and significant civils delivery experience. Candidates must have leadership skills, hold necessary certifications, and have BPSS clearance. This 12-month contract offers up to £440/day, with a start date as early as March, subject to security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have proven civils/construction delivery experience.
• CSCS, SMSTS or SSSTS certification required.
• 5 years UK residency and BPSS clearance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and efficient delivery of works in a live MOD environment.
• Lead and manage engineering and site teams.
• Manage subcontractors, resources, and site records.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement mitigation where required.
• Ensure RAMS, ITPs, and quality processes are in place and followed.
• Support cost management, reporting, and BIM processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Experience with lifting operations

Education

Construction or engineering qualification (Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Sub Agent - Water Retaining Barrier

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
Contract: 12-month contract (likely extension)
Start: ASAP (realistically March, subject to clearance)
Hours: Monday-Friday, site based, 45 hours per week
Rate: Up to £440/day (Umbrella PAYE)

The Role

An experienced Sub Agent is required to support delivery of the Water Retaining Barrier works at Devonport Dockyard, a live MOD/Royal Navy facility. The role is fully site-based and involves managing engineering, subcontractors, safety, quality, programme, and commercial inputs within a secure environment.

BPSS clearance is required (can take up to 8 weeks).
Candidates must hold a NATO or MISWG passport and have 5 years UK residency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support safe and efficient delivery of works in a live MOD environment
• Lead and manage engineering and site teams
• Manage subcontractors, resources, and site records
• Monitor progress against programme and implement mitigation where required
• Ensure RAMS, ITPs, and quality processes are in place and followed
• Support cost management, reporting, and BIM processes

Requirements

Essential

• Construction or engineering qualification (Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ or equivalent)
• Proven civils/construction delivery experience
• CSCS, SMSTS or SSSTS
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience with lifting operations

Desirable

• ICE IEng (or equivalent)
• Temporary Works experience
• RC/marine civils/steelwork experience
• Nuclear or Defence sector experience