Sub Agent

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD; West Rainton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking a Sub Agent to take ownership of planning, programming and delivery for defined sections of a major highways scheme in Cumbria.

You will coordinate design, temporary works and subcontractors, ensure safety and quality, and mentor Section Engineers as part of a collaborative team delivering long-term infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Sub Agent or Section Engineer on highways or major civil schemes.
• Strong experience in planning, short-term programming, lookaheads and subcontractor coordination.
• Solid understanding of temporary works principles and design coordination.
• Working knowledge of BS 5975, CDM Regulations and relevant engineering standards.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable leadership, forecasting and mentoring capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate highways and civil engineering works in line with programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Develop and maintain short-term programmes and lookaheads (1-6 weeks).
• Plan, brief and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring defined scope and interfaces.
• Track progress against programme and provide forecasts.
• Coordinate with Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers for integration.
• Ensure permits, RAMS, ITPs and assurance processes are in place.
• Review drawings and designs for constructability and compliance.
• Coordinate between design, planning and site delivery teams to resolve constraints.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement.
• Mentor Section Engineers and Site Engineers.

Skills

Planning & programming

Sub Agent experience

subcontractor coordination

Temporary works understanding

Leadership & mentoring

Communication & coordination

Forecasting & delivery

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

A leading civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure schemes across the UK is seeking a Sub Agent for a major highways project in Cumbria. This permanent role will take ownership of planning, programming and delivery for defined sections of work, ensuring design, temporary works and subcontractor activities are coordinated into safe, efficient, buildable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate highways and civil engineering works in line with programme, quality and safety requirements.

• Develop and maintain short-term programmes and lookaheads (1-6 weeks), aligning labour, plant and materials with the overall project schedule.

• Plan, brief and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring scope, interfaces, resources and constraints are clearly defined and monitored.

• Track progress against programme, identify variances, and provide accurate productivity, cost and milestone forecasts.

• Work with Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers to ensure temporary works and design intent are fully integrated into construction methodology.

• Ensure permits, RAMS, ITPs and assurance processes are in place before works commence, and lead readiness reviews for upcoming activities.

• Review drawings, specifications and temporary works designs to ensure constructability and compliance.

• Coordinate between design, planning and site delivery teams to resolve technical and logistical constraints.

• Promote safe working practices, innovation and continuous improvement across the section.

• Mentor Section Engineers and Site Engineers, providing clear direction on planning, delivery and technical issues.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).

• Proven experience as a Sub Agent or Section Engineer on highways or major civil engineering schemes.

• Strong experience in planning, short-term programming, lookaheads and subcontractor coordination.

• Solid understanding of temporary works principles and design coordination.

• Working knowledge of BS 5975, CDM Regulations and relevant engineering standards.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrable leadership, forecasting and mentoring capability.

What's on Offer

• Permanent role with competitive salary and benefits.

• Long-term involvement on a major highways programme in Cumbria.

• A collaborative, inclusive team culture.

• Structured support for continued professional development and progression.

Aldwych Consulting 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.