Sub Agent

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Sub Agent for a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor working on a major city centre regeneration project in Sheffield. You will manage sections of highways, public realm and drainage, coordinating site teams and subcontractors within a live urban environment to deliver on time and to quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and safety focus, with exposure to RAMS, ITPs and project reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Sub Agent, Site Agent or Senior Engineer on highways or heavy civil projects.
• HNC/HND, NVQ or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• SMSTS, CSCS Card and IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience delivering highways, drainage, earthworks or urban infrastructure works.
• Strong knowledge of programme management, subcontractor coordination, quality assurance, ITPs and engineering documentation.
• Proven ability to manage sections of work within live construction environments while maintaining safety, quality and programme.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project reporting.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a section of works, delivering to programme, budget and quality.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise site teams, subcontractors, plant and resources.
• Maintain high health, safety, environmental and quality standards on site.
• Ensure RAMS, Permit to Work, site inductions and safety briefings are in place.
• Oversee highways, public realm, drainage and civil works per drawings and specs.
• Produce and maintain site diaries, progress reports and quality records.
• Monitor programme performance and report to Project Manager.
• Ensure ITPs, QA docs and handover records are completed.
• Build relationships with client, stakeholders and supply chain.
• Identify and resolve construction challenges; drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Project reporting

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Safety awareness

Education

HNC/HND

NVQ

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sub Agent to join a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor delivering a major city centre infrastructure and regeneration project in Sheffield. The Sub Agent will take responsibility for managing sections of highways, public realm and drainage works, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery while coordinating site teams, subcontractors and engineering activities within a live urban environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a section of works, ensuring delivery in line with programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise site teams, subcontractors, plant and resources to achieve key project milestones.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance across site.
• Ensure Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Permit to Work systems, site inductions and safety briefings are implemented effectively.
• Oversee highways, public realm, drainage and associated civil engineering works, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Produce and maintain site diaries, progress reports, quality records and project documentation.
• Monitor programme performance and provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager.
• Ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality assurance documentation and handover records are completed and maintained.
• Build strong working relationships with the client, local stakeholders, site teams and the supply chain to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify and resolve construction challenges while driving continuous improvement, productivity and programme performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working as a Sub Agent, Site Agent or Senior Engineer on highways, public realm, infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects.
• HNC/HND, NVQ or Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• SMSTS, CSCS Card and IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience delivering highways improvements, drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete, paving or urban infrastructure works.
• Strong knowledge of programme management, subcontractor coordination, quality assurance, ITPs and engineering documentation.
• Proven ability to manage sections of work within live construction environments while maintaining safety, quality and programme.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project reporting.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with generous annual leave and the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Company pension, private medical options and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme, employee share purchase scheme and a range of retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Professional membership support, ongoing training and excellent career development opportunities.

If you're an ambitious Sub Agent looking to take the next step on a major infrastructure project in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you.