Sub Agent - HS2

NEOS Recruitment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Lodging allowance

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Oppor

Job summary

NEOS Engineering is recruiting a Sub Agent for the HS2 project in Aylesbury. You will lead an engineering team on a defined section, directing bulk earthworks, formation and related infrastructure to meet programme and quality targets.

You will work with Commercial, Planning and Engineering teams to optimise resources, manage risks and ensure safe, compliant delivery. ICE accreditation progression is desirable and prior major project experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering, construction or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in earthworks and bulk earthworks.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and mentor the engineering team with clear direction.
• Oversee bulk earthworks and formation works delivery across your section.
• Develop and manage mass-haul and seasonal work plans.
• Support forecasting, resource allocation and programme planning.
• Lead constructability reviews and construction sequencing strategies.
• Support temporary works planning and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Planning to monitor costs and productivity.
• Ensure delivery aligns with safety and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues to maintain progress.
• Provide developmental opportunities to junior engineers.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Earthworks

Leadership

Programme Planning

Health & Safety

Quality Standards

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem Solving

ICE Accreditation

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

SUB AGENT

HS2 - Aylesbury | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

NEOS Engineering are currently recruiting for a Sub Agent to join an established engineering contractor delivering major bulk earthworks and formation works on the HS2 project in Aylesbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sub Agent / Section Engineer / Site Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering and earthworks to take responsibility for a major section of the project.

You'll provide leadership to the engineering team, coordinate delivery across multiple disciplines and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required programme and quality standards.

THE ROLE

As Sub Agent, you'll take ownership of a defined section of the HS2 works, leading engineering activities and providing technical direction across bulk earthworks, formation and associated infrastructure.

You'll work closely with the wider project team, including Commercial, Planning, Engineering and Construction, to ensure effective resource planning, programme delivery and risk management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, manage and mentor the engineering team, providing clear direction and technical guidance.
• Oversee the delivery of bulk earthworks and formation works across your section of the project.
• Develop and manage detailed mass-haul and seasonal work plans.
• Support accurate forecasting, resource allocation and programme planning.
• Lead constructability reviews and develop effective construction sequencing strategies.
• Support temporary works planning, identifying risks and implementing appropriate mitigation.
• Work closely with Commercial and Planning teams to monitor costs, productivity and programme performance.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with required health, safety and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues to maintain project progress.
• Provide technical guidance and development opportunities to junior engineers.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and high performance.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a Sub Agent with:

• Proven experience within civil engineering, construction or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in earthworks, ideally on large-scale infrastructure schemes.
• Previous experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing programme, resources and productivity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across Engineering, Commercial, Planning and Construction teams.
• Relevant engineering qualification, ideally a Civil Engineering degree.
• Ideally working towards ICE professional accreditation.
• A proactive and confident approach to project delivery.

THE PACKAGE

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Lodging allowance
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Oppor