Sub-Agent

Construction; Tilbury; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an accomplished Sub Agent to lead a section of works on a flagship major highways project in Tilbury. Reporting to the site leadership team, you will drive delivery, technical compliance and programme performance while maintaining a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

You will oversee a team of Section Engineers and Site Engineers, manage subcontractor packages, and ensure RAMS, permits and handover documentation are in place.

Qualifications

• Proven Sub Agent on civils or major highways projects.
• CSCS card and SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Current UK driving licence.
• Experience in managing direct reports and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Section Leadership & Delivery: lead and programme a defined section of major highways works and manage subcontractor packages.
• Health, Safety & Environment: champion Zero Harm, manage RAMS, permits to work and temporary works.
• Engineering & Quality Assurance: oversee setting out, guide engineers, inspections/audits, handover documentation.
• Productivity & Planning: produce stage programmes, monitor 3-week lookaheads and KPIs.
• Commercial & Subcontractor Control: manage subcontractor productivity and keep daily site records.

Skills

Sub Agent experience

Highways civils

Team leadership

Safety culture

Job description

Ready to steer high-impact engineering on one of the region's most critical infrastructure schemes? We are partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future, seeking an accomplished Sub Agent to lead a section of works on a flagship major highways project. If you thrive in a safety-first environment, take pride in coaching rising engineering talent, and want to leave your mark on modern transport links, this is your next milestone contract.

Location: Tilbury

Rate: £53.00 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Hours: 45 hours per week

Contract Duration: October 2026 - March 2027

The Role

Reporting into the site leadership team, you will take full ownership of a designated section of works, leading and developing a dedicated team of Section Engineers and Site Engineers. You will drive operational delivery, technical compliance, and programme performance while ensuring a relentless focus on Zero Harm

Key Responsibilities

• Section Leadership & Delivery: Lead, control, and programme a defined section of major highways works, coordinating site teams and managing subcontractor packages
• Health, Safety & Environment: Champion a Zero Harm culture, review and enhance RAMS, issue Permits to Work (including Confined Space and Hot Works), and oversee temporary works implementation
• Engineering & Quality Assurance: Oversee setting out integrity, guide engineers on technical resolutions, carry out inspections/audits, and manage the handover process (Green Files / compliance documentation)
• Productivity & Planning: Produce fully resourced stage programmes, cross-reference against 3-week lookaheads, and monitor graphical KPIs to ensure milestone adherence
• Commercial & Subcontractor Control: Manage subcontractor productivity, maintain accurate daily site records, monitor weekly costs against budgets, and draft formal correspondence

What We Are Looking For

• Proven track record as a Sub Agent on major civils or major highways schemes
• Strong technical background across key disciplines (e.g., Earthworks, Drainage, Pavements, Structures, Comms, or Roadworks)
• Valid CSCS card and SSSTS or SMSTS qualification
• Current UK driving licence
• Experienced in managing direct reports and subcontracts with a solution-focused mindset
• Professional accreditation (e.g., ICE, CIHT) is advantageous

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 more than 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.

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