Sub Agent

Randstad CPE; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail contractor is seeking a Freelance Sub Agent to manage significant civil works in Swindon. This long-term role requires proven experience in the rail sector and collaboration with project teams. Candidates must have relevant certifications and be able to produce high-quality technical reports. The position offers a mix of office and remote work. Apply to join a strong, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a freelance Sub Agent, ideally in civil works.
• Long-term mindset, ready for substantial contract.
• Flexibility to work from the London office and from home.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed methodology and constructability reports.
• Conduct and oversee on-site surveys.
• Contribute to pre-construction process for project success.
• Collaborate with project management and on-site teams.

Skills

Freelance Sub Agent experience

Rail sector background

Technical report writing

Collaborative skills

Tools

CSCS card

SSSTS or SMSTS

PTS

Job description

Overview

Experienced Sub Agent (Freelance) - Rail Projects. We are seeking a freelance Sub Agent with rail & civils project experience to join a highly regarded Tier 1 rail contractor. This is a long-term contract working on significant civil works within a rail environment, offering a stable and rewarding opportunity.

This role is based in Wiltshire and will require you to work some weekends. This is inside IR35 and you will also need a PTS.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term freelance role with a top-tier contractor and a great team. If you have the required experience and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Joining a strong, collaborative team and working with an excellent client, you will be crucial to the early stages of our projects. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Creating detailed methodology and constructability reports
• Conducting and overseeing on-site surveys
• Contributing to the pre-construction process to ensure project success
• Collaborating closely with project management and on-site teams

Candidate requirements

• Proven experience as a freelance Sub Agent, ideally within a pre-construction and civil works setting
• A solid background in the rail sector
• The ability to produce high-quality technical reports
• A long-term mindset, ready to commit to a substantial contract
• The flexibility to work from our London office three days a week and from home for the remaining two
• A valid CSCS card, SSSTS or SMSTS and PTS

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, or are a Civil Engineer looking at your career options, please contact Morgan Butcher at Randstad CPE. Phone number details are provided by Randstad CPE upon application.

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be interested we offer a £200 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.

Company and equal opportunity statements

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job details

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Sector: Contract

Hours: Full Time

Posted: Sep 19th 2025

Closes: Oct 20th 2025

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