Sub Agent - Highways

CarmichaelUK; Chipping Warden; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CarmichaelUK invites an experienced Sub Agent to join the HS2 delivery team at Chipping Warden. The role focuses on safe, efficient execution of highways, earthworks and drainage within one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects.

You will support the Project Manager and Site Agent, drive quality, safety and contractual compliance, and coordinate with engineers, planners and stakeholders. Applicants should bring a strong background in highways construction, NEC contract knowledge, and proven

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sub Agent, Site Agent or Section Engineer on major infrastructure or highways projects.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and quality assurance processes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Site Agent in delivering highways and civil engineering works.
• Manage sections of work to meet programme, budget, quality and safety targets.
• Oversee subcontractors, suppliers and site teams daily.
• Ensure works comply with design specs and contractual requirements.
• Prepare RAMS, ITPs, work package plans and short-term programmes.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Promote HS2 health, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts knowledge

Project delivery

Highways construction

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HNC/HND

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent with a strong background in highways and major civil engineering projects to join a leading delivery team working on the HS2 programme at Chipping Warden. This role will play a key part in the safe and efficient delivery of highways, earthworks, drainage and associated civil engineering works on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Site Agent in the successful delivery of highways and civil engineering works.
• Manage sections of work to ensure delivery against programme, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Oversee subcontractors, suppliers and site teams on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with design specifications and contractual requirements.
• Produce and review RAMS, ITPs, work package plans and short-term programmes.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with HS2, client and company health, safety and environmental standards.
• Liaise with engineers, commercial teams, planners and stakeholders to coordinate project activities.
• Support NEC contract administration and change management processes.
• Drive a positive safety culture and promote continuous improvement across the project.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Sub Agent, Site Agent or Section Engineer on major infrastructure or highways projects.
• Strong background in highways construction, including:
  • Road construction
  • Drainage
  • Earthworks
  • Pavements
  • Structures interfaces
  • Traffic management
• Experience delivering projects for Tier 1 contractors or major infrastructure joint ventures.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and technical compliance.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience on National Highways schemes, major road improvement projects or large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Previous involvement with HS2, rail civils, heavy civils or complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Temporary Works awareness and construction planning experience.