Sub Agent

M J Church; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Civil Engineering contractor is seeking a Sub Agent for a multi-disciplinary project in Plymouth. The role involves preparing RAMS, ensuring compliance, and managing site documentation. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in civil engineering and experience on large-scale projects, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience across multiple civil engineering disciplines.
• Experience on civil engineering schemes up to £50M.
• Competence in MS Project and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of RAMS and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Integrated Management System.
• Produce and issue weekly 4-week lookahead programmes using MS Project.

Skills

Technical experience in civil engineering

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

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:

1. Lead the preparation and submission of RAMS and quality documentation.
2. Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System and maintain accurate records.
3. Support works including secant and sheet piling, temporary works, earthworks, FRC, and general groundworks.
4. Produce material reconciliations based on design take-offs to monitor trends and inform commercial reporting.
5. Assist the site General Foreman in managing daily labour and plant records, verbal instructions, and allocation sheets.
6. Liaise with Site Agents and QS team to ensure potential costs, savings, and entitlements are properly captured.
7. Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the Principal Contractor and their engineering team.
8. Produce and issue weekly 4-week lookahead programmes using MS Project and lead internal review meetings prior to Client submission.
9. Engage with MJ Church support services to meet internal procedures and project requirements.
10. 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.

• 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.