Sub Agent - M&T 1

CWA: Civil Works Alliance; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salaries

Generous annual leave entitlements

Pension scheme

Job summary

CWA: Civil Works Alliance is seeking a Sub Agent to join the marine preconstruction team in London with mobilisation to Suffolk as the project progresses. You will coordinate ECI activities, develop methodologies, and assess risks for offshore dredging, rock placement, heavy lifting and piling campaigns in the North Sea.

Reporting to the Marine Preconstruction Manager, you will support mobilisation, readiness planning, and subcontract tendering while promoting a positive safety culture across

Qualifications

• Experience in marine or preconstruction environments.
• Experience with offshore dredging, rock placement, heavy lifting, piling.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) for a defined section of the works.
• Develop construction methodologies and undertake constructability reviews for marine activities.
• Review and assess proposed construction solutions for 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.
• Support mobilisation and readiness planning as the project transitions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for assigned workstreams.
• Promote safety culture and continuous improvement across the project team.

Skills

Marine preconstruction experience

Construction planning

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

SMSTS/SSSTS/GWO/BOSIET training

Professional accreditation/chartership in civil engineering

Job description

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, 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. 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, 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 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., 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.