Sub-Agent

Randstad CPE; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to lead a section of works on a flagship highways project in Tilbury. You will oversee a team of Section Engineers and Site Engineers, drive delivery, ensure technical compliance, and monitor programme performance with a relentless safety focus.

Reporting to the site leadership team, you will manage subcontractors, RAMS, and handover documentation while maintaining a proactive approach to productivity and cost control.

Qualifications

• Proven Sub Agent experience on major civils/highways schemes.
• Valid CSCS card and SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications.
• Current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a defined section of major highways works and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Champion Zero Harm: review RAMS, issue Permits to Work, oversee temporary works.
• Oversee setting out integrity, guide engineers on technical resolutions, inspections and handover documentation.
• Produce resourced stage programmes, align with 3-week lookaheads, monitor KPIs and milestone adherence.
• Manage subcontractor productivity, keep daily site records, monitor costs against budgets, and draft formal correspondence.

Skills

Sub Agent

Highways civils

Leadership

Driving licence

CSCS card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Stakeholder management

Programming & planning

Education

ICE/CIHT accreditation

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

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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