Sub Agent - Highways Lead on Cumbria Contract

CarmichaelUK; Penrith; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inside IR35

Long-term programme exposure

Job summary

CarmichaelUK is seeking a Sub Agent to join a major highways scheme in Cumbria, delivering complex civil engineering works and taking ownership of sections of work, managing delivery teams, subcontractors, QA processes and design interfaces from inception through to completion.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will ensure safety, quality and compliance, drive RAMS and ITPs, review drawings, coordinate with design consultants and temporary works designers, and maintain strong relationships

Qualifications

• Previous Sub Agent experience on major highways or infrastructure projects.
• Strong civil engineering background and heavy infrastructure experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple work packages.
• Proven knowledge of QA processes and documentation.
• Design management experience including coordination of temporary and permanent works designs.
• Experience producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs and construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage programme, cost, quality and safety objectives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of highways and civil engineering works.
• Lead Site Engineers, Section Engineers and operational teams.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors against programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Drive QA processes including ITPs, inspections, audits and records.
• Manage non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Review construction drawings and design information.
• Lead design management with design consultants and temporary works designers.
• Raise and manage RFIs, technical queries and design change requests.
• Ensure NEC contract compliance and project specs.
• Support programme management and short-term planning.
• Monitor progress, productivity and resource allocation.
• Maintain relationships with client, stakeholders and supply chain.
• Promote a strong safety culture and compliance with HSEQ.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Sub Agent

Communication

Education

Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS Card

Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable)

IOSH or NEBOSH (desirable)

Job description

CarmichaelUK is seeking a Sub Agent to join a major highways scheme in Cumbria, delivering complex civil engineering works and taking ownership of sections of work, managing delivery teams, subcontractors, QA processes and design interfaces from inception through to completion.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will ensure safety, quality and compliance, drive RAMS and ITPs, review drawings, coordinate with design consultants and temporary works designers, and maintain strong relationships