Sub Agent

Matchtech; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car/Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Volunteer Leave

Job summary

Matchtech is assisting in sourcing a Sub Agent to support Affinity Water projects based out of Rickmansworth. You will help manage civil engineering schemes, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, quality and safety targets, while supporting Site Agents and Project Managers.

The role focuses on delivery, cost control, and compliance with HSEQ standards across the project lifecycle, with opportunities to grow in a developing water infrastructure team.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• CSCS Card required.
• SMSTS Certification desirable.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to operate in the field.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial performance of contracts.
• Deliver allocated projects to programme, budget, quality and safety targets.
• Produce and monitor project programmes for successful delivery.
• Interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• Provide technical engineering support to project teams.
• Induct site personnel, subcontractors and visitors.
• Chair weekly site meetings and drive project performance.
• Ensure accurate as-built information is captured.
• Oversee HSEQ documentation and compliance.
• Liaise with authorities, utilities and stakeholders.
• Manage daily, weekly, monthly inspections and audits.
• Maintain project records and resource tracking.

Skills

Communication and leadership

Stakeholder management

Design challenge

Budget, forecasts, reporting

Site operations

Project delivery

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

CSCS Card

SMSTS Certification

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience with NEC contracts

Job description

Our Water contractor client is seeking a Sub Agent to support the successful delivery of Affinity Water projects based out of Rickmansworth on a permanent basis.

As a Sub Agent, you'll play a key role in managing civil engineering and construction projects, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, quality and safety targets while supporting Site Agents and Project Managers on larger schemes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team delivering essential water infrastructure projects that make a real difference to local communities.

The Role

As a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the successful management and delivery of civil engineering projects, maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Compliance and Cost Control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the commercial performance of contracts.
• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated projects.
• Produce, manage and monitor project programmes to ensure successful delivery.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately.
• Provide technical engineering support to project teams.
• Ensure site personnel, subcontractors and visitors are appropriately inducted and competent for their roles.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the business when dealing with clients, stakeholders and the public.
• Deliver projects that exceed customer expectations.
• Produce accurate monthly reports for both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Chair weekly site meetings and drive project performance.
• Ensure all accurate "as-built" information is captured and recorded.
• Maintain full compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements.
• Develop positive working relationships with site teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee all HSEQ documentation and ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Conduct and manage daily, weekly and monthly inspections and audits.
• Liaise with local authorities, utilities and third-party stakeholders.
• Resolve resource and operational challenges proactively.
• Maintain accurate project records and resource tracking.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

We're looking for an experienced civil engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced infrastructure environment.

Essential

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS Certification.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience with CDM Regulations, design management, programme management and cost control.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to challenge designs and drive engineering solutions.
• Strong setting out and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and reporting.
• Knowledge of delivering projects within highly regulated design and construction environments.

Desirable

• Temporary Works Co-ordinator qualification.
• Confined Space Training.
• Appointed Person CPCS Card.
• Experience in trenchless technology and pipe jacking.
• Experience delivering large-diameter water infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating complex multidisciplinary designs.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary circa £55,000 - £67,000 (depending on experience)
• Company Car / Car Allowance / Van (role dependent)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Loyalty Days
• 8 Hours Paid Volunteering Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Flexible Benefits via Salary Sacrifice
• Leadership & Management Training
• Ongoing Professional Development and External Training Opportunities
• Continuous Service Awards
• Regular Career Reviews and Appraisals
• 45-hour working week (typically 07:30 - 17:00)