Sub Agent - Civil & River Works Lead (Southern Region)

Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme (8% matched)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Regular fun days and charity events

Great career progression

Job summary

Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd is recruiting a Sub Agent to support the Southern Region around Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey. The role focuses on supervising small river and highway projects, reporting to the Site Agent or Project Manager.

You will manage site staff and subcontractors, prepare method statements and risk assessments, monitor budgets and programmes, and ensure safe, timely project delivery. NEC contracts and SMSTS are essential, with a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC forms of contract is essential.
• A relevant industry qualification is required.
• A valid SMSTS (or equivalent) qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Agent or Project Manager in executing duties and managing smaller contracts.
• Manage site staff, operatives and subcontractors.
• Provide method statements, risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against budgets.
• Prepare and monitor programmes of work.
• Engage and assess subcontractors.
• Manage design co-ordination.
• Ensure timely and profitable contract completion.
• Engage with local groups and maintain client relations.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Workload organisation

Education

Industry qualification

Tools

NEC contracts knowledge

Job description

Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd is recruiting a Sub Agent to support the Southern Region around Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey. The role focuses on supervising small river and highway projects, reporting to the Site Agent or Project Manager.

You will manage site staff and subcontractors, prepare method statements and risk assessments, monitor budgets and programmes, and ensure safe, timely project delivery. NEC contracts and SMSTS are essential, with a UK driving licence.