Sub Agent - Major Highways

Setting Out Solutions Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking a Sub Agent for a significant Highways Infrastructure project in Cumbria. The role involves leading technical delivery, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring quality and compliance. Ideal for experienced engineers looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment with excellent growth potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car/allowance + full benefits

25 paid holidays per annum Plus Bank Holidays

Health Care

Competitive Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar engineering management role.
• SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS card (Engineer or higher).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on construction delivery plan optimization.
• Lead on major utility diversions and manage engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with construction drawings and quality control.

Skills

IT literacy

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Qualification / HND

Job description

Our Client, a Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor are actively looking to add a Sub Agent to their Civils Team working on a Major Highways Infrastructre project in Cumbria.

The Role:
You will play a critical role in the technical delivery of a high profile Highways infrastructure project and will be responsible for ensuring the Techincal Engineering elements along with quality control, and coordination of on-site engineering activities are sucessfully delivered.

This position suits an experienced Section/Senior Engineer looking to step up, or an established Sub Agent seeking a long-term opportunity working on a high profile Infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the project team to refine and optimise the construction delivery plan.
• Develop lean construction methodologies and support programme development.
• Prepare PCF Products, RAMS, and other key documentation for mobilisation.
• Lead on major utility diversions and manage the engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with construction drawings and manage quality control.
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries and allocation sheets.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance.
• Attend and contribute to weekly site and design coordination meetings.
• Support cost control through regular Cost to Complete reviews.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar engineering management role, ideally on National Highways projects or frameworks.

• Extensive setting out and engineering experience on infrastructure, utilities & civils projects

• SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS card (Engineer or higher level)

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline

• Full UK driving licence

What s On Offer:

• Permanent role on Large Infrastructure Project

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• Competitive salary + car/allowance + full benefits

• Supportive engineering team and strong site leadership

Essential

• Civil Engineering Qualification / HND / HNC Degree or Equivelant
• Previous experience working on Highways, Infrastructure projects
• IT literacy Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering, Construction Management or other construction related.
• Temp Works Coordination Qualification .
• First Aid

On Offer

• Salary of between GBP50k & GBP60k plus Car/Allowance & package
• 25 paid holidays per annum Plus Bank Holidays
• Health Care
• Competitive Pension Scheme