Sub Agent

  • Contract
  • Essex

Website AdvanceTRS Advance Training and Recruitment Services

Technical recruiters for the built environment

Experience Sub Agent required for major infrastructure civil engineering project. London/Essex boarder.

About You
* Proven experience in a Sub-Agent or similar role on large-scale civil engineering or
infrastructure projects.
* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent knowledge of construction legislation, industry best practice, and NEC3/NEC4
contracts.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.

  • RC, Concrete, Underground structures, Enabling, Ground Investigations, Earthworks.
  • Manage a team of 5/6 Engineers
  • Must understand engineering concepts

Qualifications & Requirements
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Construction Management
* Full UK driving licence
* CSCS card
* SMSTS
* Fit-for-work medical
* Pre-start drugs and alcohol test
* BPSS Security Clearance (requires basic DBS check)

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Wellbeing
* Maintain a safe working environment in line with the Construction Phase Plan and project
procedures.
* Produce Works Package Plans for self-delivered works and review subcontractor safety
documentation.
* Programme & Planning
* Support the Package Manager in planning self-delivered works and coordinating
subcontract and third-party programmes.
* Monitor progress and drive delivery to meet or exceed programme dates.
* Deputise for the Package Manager to chair short interval control planning meetings.
Project & Stakeholder Coordination
* Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, designers, and other stakeholders to maintain
smooth project delivery.
* Identify and address issues as they arise and implement timely, effective solutions.

Quality Assurance
* Assist in managing the project’s quality requirements and ensuring teams understand all
specifications.
* Produce and review ITPs for self-delivered and subcontract works.
* Prepare material approvals with support from engineering teams.
Community & Social Value
* Provide information to the communications team as required to keep stakeholders and
the public informed.
* Support delivery of the scheme’s social value commitments.
Environment & Carbon
* Support compliance with the Environmental Management Plan and project carbon
requirements.

Reporting & Cost Control
* Provide accurate progress updates to the Package Manager and recommend corrective
actions where needed.
* Assist in managing budgets, cost control, and maintaining accurate resource records.
Procurement
* Produce technical scopes for tender documents.
* Prepare requisitions for plant and materials in line with procurement procedures.
* Train and support Site/Section Engineers on procurement and compliance processes.
Design Management
* Deputise in design and RFI meetings and manage design changes.
* Coordinate subcontractor design information with the project consultant and document
control teams.

Handover
* Ensure handover deliverables-including construction certificates, as-builts, O&M
manuals, and H&S files-are produced in line with scope and programme requirements.
Leadership
* Manage and mentor Section Engineers, Site Engineers, and Apprentices within your area
of responsibility.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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