Sub Agent (Perm) x 2

Barhale Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Sub Agent to oversee small construction sites and assist on larger projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, cost control, and managing project delivery while aligning with customer objectives. Ideal candidates will possess extensive civil engineering experience and relevant qualifications, offering a competitive salary and benefits for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive civil engineering experience.
• NEC contract knowledge and CDM regulations.
• Design management and programme risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage small civil engineering and construction sites.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with customer objectives.
• Comply with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Site Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Relevant Qualifications (CSCS, SMSTS, NEBOSH/IOSH)

Job description

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering, and maintenance services across multiple sectors including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue-chip, regulated, and private clients, working within large frameworks, joint ventures, alliances, and on standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on our core values since 1985.

Our direct delivery model is central to our operations, emphasizing that people are our greatest asset. We source, train, and retain our own frontline delivery teams, management, and support services, employing over 1,200 staff nationwide.

We possess specialist skills supporting civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Design (temporary and permanent)
• Steel fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and PPE

Company Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

As a Gold Investors in People, we are committed to high standards of people practices, creating an inclusive environment, and aligning our culture with our business strategy and values.

• Job security with long-term work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical, and electrical schemes on some of the UK’s largest projects
• Strong career progression, with a track record of promoting from within

Sub Agent

The Role

As a Sub Agent, you will manage small civil engineering and construction sites or assist the Site Agent and Project Manager on larger schemes, ensuring project delivery aligns with customer objectives while maintaining health and safety, quality, environmental standards, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Management: Maintain contract performance, deliver projects successfully, produce/manage project programmes, interpret drawings/specifications, support the project team, ensure staff qualifications, represent the business, deliver customer satisfaction, produce reports, chair meetings, and ensure accurate 'as built' information.

Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality

• Comply with procedures and legal obligations, promote safety and environmental practices, manage site documentation, conduct inspections, liaise with authorities, and ensure defect-free delivery.

Cost Control

• Manage project cost plans, maximize value, challenge costs, and maintain records.

Managing Resources

• Address resource issues promptly, keep accurate records.

Key Measures and Targets

• Meet reporting deadlines, adhere to business objectives, and meet KPI measures.

Key Relationships

• Customers, stakeholders, subcontractors, suppliers, site teams, and support departments.

About You

Essential: Extensive civil engineering experience, NEC contract knowledge, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management, cost control, relevant qualifications, CSCS, SMSTS, NEBOSH/IOSH, driving license, strong communication and leadership skills, problem-solving ability, and alignment with company values.

Desirable: Working towards CEng or equivalent, water sector experience, temporary works coordination, leadership experience, and additional safety training.

Caring and Investing in You

Our values underpin our approach to caring for and investing in our people. As a Gold Investors in People and Times Top 100 Best Company to Work For, we support your wellbeing and career growth through competitive pay, pension, life assurance, private medical, leave, volunteering, employee assistance, flexible benefits, company vehicle options, training, and flexible working arrangements.