Sub Agent - M&T

Bouygues Construction SA; Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics in London (mobilising to Suffolk) seeks a Sub Agent to join the Marine and Tunnel preconstruction team. You will help develop construction methods and prepare for offshore dredging, rock placement, heavy lifting, monopile installation, drilling and grouting campaigns in the North Sea.

Reporting to the Marine Preconstruction Manager, you will coordinate ECI, review constructability, manage risks, develop scopes for subcontract packages, support procurement, and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience in a marine or preconstruction environment.
• Experience with contractor or principal contractor organisations on engineering/construction projects.
• Good appreciation of programme, cost and risk in project planning and delivery.
• Strong organisational skills with multiple tasks and interfaces.
• Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, designers, subcontractors and clients.

Responsibilities

• 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 hubs, muster ports, logistics, vessel navigation and mooring.
• Review and assess proposed construction solutions, identifying impacts on safety, programme, cost and risk.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities for the section of works.
• Develop scopes of work and technical requirements for subcontract tender packages and support procurement.
• Support mobilisation and readiness planning as the project transitions from preconstruction to offshore construction.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and technical documentation for assigned workstreams.
• Promote a positive safety culture and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Marine experience

Preconstruction

Programme management

Cost & risk awareness

Strong communicator

Education

Chartered status / professional accreditation

CDM qualifications

Tools

Marine logistics knowledge

Vessel operations knowledge

Offshore construction techniques

Job description

Sub Agent - M&T Job Alerts Link Job Description Sub Agent - M&T Job Location City: Ipswich, Lowestoft Country/Region: United Kingdom Contract Type: Permanent Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003) Full/Part Time: Full Time Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based Travel Requirements: Occasional travel Requisition ID: 4116 Information at a Glance

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 talentedSub Agentto 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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