Sub Agent

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; St Albans; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement (buy days)

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Share-save scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

London-based Morgan Sindall Infrastructure seeks a motivated Sub Agent to support Mill Hill/Bishopsgate Network Rail schemes. You will deliver works safely, manage packages, and coordinate site teams across trades while maintaining quality and schedule.

You will lead small engineering teams, review drawings, and drive risk assessments and method statements to ensure compliance with project specs and H&S standards on rail infrastructure works.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/BEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• CSCS card (SMSTS, PTS and CRE preferred).
• Proven civil engineering experience, ideally within rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and delivering packages of work.
• Experience leading small teams of engineers and site personnel.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, specifications, and testing.
• Sound understanding of H&S, quality, and environmental standards.
• Ability to programme works and manage resources effectively.
• Competent in producing and interpreting technical drawings.
• Good IT skills (MS Office and site systems).
• Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver works safely, on time, within budget and to specification.
• Manage the delivery of packages of work in a Sub‑Agent capacity.
• Implement engineering controls in line with drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and brief risk assessments and method statements.
• Manage site operations, labour, subcontractors, and resources.
• Coordinate construction activities across trades and shifts.
• Programme works and monitor progress, reporting to the Site Agent.
• Lead resolution of technical issues and drive quality and performance.
• Monitor safety, quality, and environmental compliance, promoting a strong safety culture.
• Manage materials, logistics and supply chain performance.
• Develop, train, and manage engineering teams.
• Complete site records and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Civil engineering

Sub Agent leadership

CSCS

SMSTS/PTS

Rail infrastructure

Programme & planning

Quality assurance

H&S knowledge

Technical drawing

Site IT systems

Team leadership

Education

HNC/HND/BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

London

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Sub Agent to join our team on the Mill Hill / Bishopsgate Network Rail project, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver works safely, on time, within budget and to specification.
• Manage the delivery of packages of work in a Sub‑Agent capacity.
• Implement engineering controls in line with drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and brief risk assessments and method statements.
• Manage site operations, labour, subcontractors, and resources.
• Coordinate construction activities across trades and shifts.
• Programme works and monitor progress, reporting to the Site Agent.
• Lead resolution of technical issues and drive quality and performance.
• Monitor safety, quality, and environmental compliance, promoting a strong safety culture.
• Manage materials, logistics and supply chain performance.
• Develop, train, and manage engineering teams.
• Complete site records and support continuous improvement.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• HNC/HND/BEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• CSCS card (SMSTS, PTS and CRE preferred).
• Proven civil engineering experience, ideally within rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and delivering packages of work.
• Experience leading small teams of engineers and site personnel.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, specifications, and testing.
• Sound understanding of H&S, quality, and environmental standards.
• Ability to programme works and manage resources effectively.
• Competent in producing and interpreting technical drawings.
• Good IT skills (MS Office and site systems).
• Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills.

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working.
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach.
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role).
• We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Rail Business Unit

Millions of people rely on Britain’s rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption.

Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering.

Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include ‘live launch’ bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational.

From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.