Sub Agent

RTL Group Ltd; Stirling; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Long-term project

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Sub-Agent to join a major highways infrastructure scheme in Stirling, Scotland.

You will support the Agent and Project Manager, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. Key responsibilities include planning, coordinating earthworks, drainage and road construction, monitoring progress, coordinating subcontractors and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sub-Agent, Site Agent or similar senior site management role in civil engineering/highways construction.
• Strong knowledge of highways infrastructure: earthworks, drainage, road construction, surfacing.
• Eligible for Civil Engineering/Construction Management qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Agent in planning, coordination and delivery of highways construction activities.
• Manage day-to-day site operations including earthworks, drainage, road construction, kerbing and surfacing.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, RAMS and project requirements.
• Monitor programme progress, resource allocation and productivity to meet milestones.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, plant and materials.
• Maintain health, safety, environmental compliance and quality assurance.
• Liaise with client, local authorities, utility providers and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage site risks, technical issues and potential delays.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and quality documentation.
• Support commercial management, cost control and change processes.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & safety

Stakeholder liaison

Risk management

Programme monitoring

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS certification

Job description

Sub-Agent - Highways Scheme

Location: Stirling, Scotland

Sector: Highways / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sub-Agent to join our team on a highways infrastructure scheme in Stirling. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated civil engineering professional with a strong background in highways construction and site delivery to play a key role in the successful completion of the project.

The successful candidate will support the Agent and Project Manager in managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Agent in the planning, coordination and delivery of highways construction activities.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, including earthworks, drainage, road construction, kerbing and surfacing.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, RAMS and project requirements.
• Monitor programme progress, resource allocation and productivity to ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, plant and materials.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality assurance.
• Liaise with the client, local authorities, utility providers and other project stakeholders.
• Identify and manage site risks, technical issues and potential programme delays.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and quality documentation.
• Support commercial management, cost control and change management processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Sub-Agent, Site Agent or similar senior site management role within civil engineering or highways construction.
• Strong knowledge of highways infrastructure, including earthworks, drainage, road construction and surfacing.
• Relevant Civil Engineering or Construction Management qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
• Valid CSCS card appropriate to the role.
• SMSTS certification or equivalent, where required.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, quality assurance and construction methodologies.
• Experience working to construction programmes, managing subcontractors and coordinating site resources.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the Specification for Highway Works and relevant Scottish highways standards would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a major highways infrastructure scheme in Stirling.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a well-established civil engineering environment.
• Long-term project opportunity, subject to programme and project requirements.

If you have the relevant highways experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Scotland, we would welcome your application