Sub Agent - M&T

Bouygues Travaux Publics; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Market-leading salaries

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics in the UK is seeking a Sub Agent to join the marine preconstruction team for the Sizewell C civil works alliance. The role involves developing construction methods, assessing delivery risks, and ensuring readiness for offshore dredging, rock placement, heavy lifting, and piling campaigns. Mobilisation to Suffolk will occur as the project progresses, with secondment to London.

Qualifications

• Proven marine/preconstruction experience.
• Experience in contractor/principal contractor environments on engineering/construction projects.
• Strong appreciation of programme, cost and risk in planning and delivery.
• Excellent organisation with multitasking ability.
• Good communication to collaborate with colleagues, designers, subcontractors and clients.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) activities.
• Develop construction methodologies and constructability reviews for marine works.
• Review proposed construction solutions for safety, programme, cost and risk.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities for the works section.
• Develop scopes of work and technical requirements for subcontract tender packages.
• Support mobilisation and readiness planning as the project moves to offshore construction.

Skills

Marine preconstruction experience

Contractor environment experience

Programme cost risk awareness

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Task ownership

Job description

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

Sub Agent - Marine and Tunnel Preconstruction

About The Opportunity

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), we will support the building for Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.

The Civil Works Alliance is delivering the critical civil works for this once-in-a-generation project. Within the Marine and Tunnel (M&T) portion, we are seeking a talented Sub Agent to join our marine preconstruction team in London, with mobilisation to Suffolk as the project progresses. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic alliance of world-class contractors, working on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Marine Preconstruction Manager for the Marine and Tunnel Portion, the Sub Agent will play a pivotal role in developing construction methods, assessing delivery risks and opportunities, and ensuring readiness for offshore dredging, rock placement, heavy lifting, monopile installation, drilling and grouting campaigns in the North Sea.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate subcontractor Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) activities for a defined section of the works, ensuring outputs are delivered in line with project requirements
• Develop construction methodologies and undertake constructability reviews for marine construction activities, including onshore work hubs and muster ports, marine logistics, vessel navigation and mooring arrangements, heavy lifting and transportation operations, large diameter drilling and piling activities, and grouting operations
• Review and assess proposed construction solutions, identifying impacts on safety, programme, cost and risk
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities associated with the section of works
• Develop scopes of work and technical requirements for subcontract tender packages and support procurement activities, including subcontractor evaluations
• Support mobilisation and readiness planning as the project transitions from preconstruction into offshore construction and delivery
• Maintain accurate records, reports and technical documentation relating to assigned workstreams
• Promote a positive safety culture and actively support continuous improvement initiatives across the project team

What We Are Looking For

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Proven experience within a marine or preconstruction environment
• Experience working within a contractor or principal contractor organisation on engineering or construction projects
• Good appreciation of programme, cost and risk considerations during project planning and delivery
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and interfaces simultaneously
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, designers, subcontractors and clients
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver them with limited supervision

Desirable Experience And Qualifications

• Experience of marine operations, offshore construction, ports, coastal or major infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM)
• Experience contributing to subcontractor procurement and tendering activities
• Understanding of marine logistics, vessel operations or offshore construction techniques
• Professional accreditation or working towards chartership with a relevant institution
• Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, SSSTS, BOSIET, or GWO

What We Will Offer You

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies — Balfour Beatty, Bouygues, and Laing O'Rourke — which offers industry-leading packages including market-leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme, and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The Civil Works Alliance is more than just an alliance; we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide. Our partnership unites Sizewell C and three international construction companies to deliver world‑class civil engineering. We are committed to fostering a workplace where collaboration, innovation, and excellence thrive. Our five core values — Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity — guide everything we do and define our culture.

Diversity and Inclusion

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas.

We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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