Sub Agent

Gold Group Limited; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK main contractor is seeking a Sub Agent for a project in West Ruislip, offering a contract initially for 6 months at a daily rate of £500-£600. The role involves site management with a focus on engineering coordination, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with HS2 standards. Ideal candidates will have experience on large infrastructure projects and solid setting out skills using Total Station. A great opportunity for long-term work in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer on major civil or infrastructure projects.
• CAPABLE of setting out and checking works using Total Station.
• Proven background in managing junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage site activities ensuring work is delivered safely and on time.
• Mentor and coordinate Engineers and Junior Engineers.
• Oversee reinforced concrete works and associated activities.

Skills

Setting out capability

Site management

Mentoring junior engineers

Reinforced concrete works

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Total Station

Job description

Sub Agent - HS2, West Ruislip, London

Contract: 6 months initially (strong potential to extend)

Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35, via umbrella)

Site-based: 3-4 days per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sub Agent to join a major UK main contractor delivering a high profile infrastructure project in West Ruislip, West London. This is a site based role within a complex, heavy civil engineering environment, offering continuity of work on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.

The Role

Reporting into the Project Manager, the Sub Agent will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day delivery of works on site, with a strong focus on engineering coordination, setting out, and supervision of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing site activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification
• Setting out and checking works using Total Station
• Leading, mentoring, and coordinating Engineers and Junior Engineers
• Overseeing reinforced concrete works and associated temporary/permanent works
• Ensuring compliance with HS2 standards, quality procedures, and health & safety requirements
• Supporting planning, progress reporting, and short‑term lookaheads

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer on major civil or infrastructure projects
• Strong setting out capability, including hands‑on use of Total Station
• Proven experience managing or mentoring junior engineers
• Solid background in reinforced concrete works
• Experience working for a main contractor on large, complex schemes

This is a 6 month contract opportunity offering a day rate of £500‑600, based on experience. The position is inside IR35 and will be paid via an umbrella company. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long‑term contract on HS2 with a leading contractor and a stable delivery team.

If you are a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer looking for your next HS2 contract role in West London, please apply with your CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

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