Sub Agent (13407)

Tilbury Douglas; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join our Thames Valley team, overseeing civil engineering projects from award through to completion. You will work with the Site Agent/Project Manager to coordinate site operations, ensure safety, quality and environmental standards, and maintain project records.

The role requires strong leadership, communication and planning skills, with a track record in delivering medium to major civil works for a contractor. UK driving licence essential.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering with CSCS card.
• Proven experience in a Sub Agent role with a civil contractor.
• Strong knowledge of site setting out, construction processes and health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence; SMSTS/First Aid desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate site activities from award through to completion.
• Lead and support site engineers, coordinating setting out and communication of drawings.
• Plan and manage construction activities with method statements, risk assessments and permits.
• Manage subcontractor activities and maintain project records (as-built, diaries, allocation sheets).
• Build relationships with clients and project team to drive performance and repeat work.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site Setting Out

People Leadership

Client Management

CSCS Card

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS Card

Job description

Location: Thames Valley Region We are looking to appoint an experienced Sub Agent to join our team, managing projects from contract award through to successful completion.

Location: Thames Valley Region We are looking to appoint an experienced Sub Agent to join our team, managing projects from contract award through to successful completion.

Working closely with the Site Agent or Project Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating site operations and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality and environmental standards. You will combine strong technical expertise with effective team leadership and client management to support successful project outcomes.

Key Duties

• Manage and coordinate site activities from contract award through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely and in accordance with programme, quality and environmental requirements.
• Lead and support site engineers, coordinating setting out, checking, survey information and the effective communication of drawings, specifications and construction information.
• Plan and manage construction activities, including method statements, risk and COSHH assessments, permits, plant and material requirements and, with appropriate training, temporary works and lifting operations.
• Manage subcontractor activities and maintain accurate project records, including as-built information, site diaries and allocation sheets.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider project team, promoting collaboration and identifying opportunities to enhance project performance and secure repeat work.

About You

You will be a confident and organised construction professional with a strong engineering background and proven experience progressing into a Sub Agent role within a civil engineering contractor.

You will bring:

• An HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related construction discipline, together with a relevant, valid CSCS card.
• Proven experience in a similar position with a medium to major civil engineering contractor.
• Strong practical knowledge of site setting out, checking, construction processes and health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to make decisions and effectively manage engineers, subcontractors and site activities.
• A full UK driving licence. SMSTS, First Aid at Work, National Water Hygiene/EUSR and chartered status or progress towards professional membership (e.g. ICE/CIOB) are desirable.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.