Sub Agent - HS2

NEOS Recruitment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Lodging allowance

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

NEOS Engineering is seeking a Sub Agent to lead a defined section of the HS2 works in Aylesbury. You will manage engineering activity, mentor the team and coordinate across Commercial, Planning and Construction to ensure safe, on-time delivery of bulk earthworks and formation works.

You'll provide technical direction, develop construction sequencing, support temporary works planning and drive continuous improvement while maintaining quality and safety standards on a major infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in earthworks.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong health, safety and quality awareness.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing programme, resources and productivity.
• Good communication and stakeholder management.
• Degree in Civil Engineering; ICE accreditation preferred.

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.
• Develop and manage mass-haul and seasonal work plans.
• Support accurate forecasting, resource allocation and programme planning.
• Lead constructability reviews and sequencing strategies.
• Support temporary works planning, identifying risks and implementing mitigation.
• Work closely with Commercial and Planning to monitor costs, productivity and programme performance.
• Ensure works are delivered in health, safety and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues to maintain progress.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering

Earthworks

Leadership

Health & safety

Planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

ICE accreditation (preferred)

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