Sub Agent – Royal Dockyard Construction Lead

Kier Group; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group seeks an experienced Sub Agent to join the Royal Dockyard team in Plymouth (Devonport) on a live MOD facility. You will lead and mentor a team, coordinate with site management, and deliver against programmes.

The role requires SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS, plus a Construction/Engineering/Logistics degree or equivalent, with BPSS/UKSV checks. Hours are 45 per week; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Construction, Engineering or Logistics.
• Proven track record in delivering construction, civils or logistics operations.
• SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS certification at the appropriate level.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and mentor team members while maintaining high health, safety and environmental standards.
• Monitor and record delivery against programmes, identify challenges and create solutions to minimise impacts.
• Manage resources including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors for timely delivery.
• Communicate effectively with site management, engineers, planners, suppliers and client representatives.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and quality processes before works commence.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS

Education

Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ in Construction, Engineering or Logistics

Tools

SMSTS

SSSTS

CSCS

Job description

Kier Group seeks an experienced Sub Agent to join the Royal Dockyard team in Plymouth (Devonport) on a live MOD facility. You will lead and mentor a team, coordinate with site management, and deliver against programmes.

The role requires SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS, plus a Construction/Engineering/Logistics degree or equivalent, with BPSS/UKSV checks. Hours are 45 per week; sponsorship is not available.