Sub Agent
Sub Agent – Civil Engineering (Water Sector)
Location: Walthamstow, North East London
Salary: Up to £50,000 per year
Start Date: June 2025
Hours: Full-time, approximately 45 hours per week
A well established UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Sub Agent to join its team working on projects in North East London.
The company has more than 40 years of experience delivering major infrastructure schemes across the UK, operating across sectors including water, transport, energy and the built environment. With a strong reputation for delivering complex projects and maintaining long term relationships with major clients, the business continues to grow through major frameworks and infrastructure programmes.
The organisation operates a direct delivery model and employs its own engineering, construction and support teams, with over 1,000 employees nationwide. The business also possesses specialist capabilities including tunnelling, mechanical and electrical works, temporary and permanent design, steel fabrication and infrastructure solutions.
The Role
As Sub Agent you will be responsible for managing smaller value civil engineering projects or assisting senior site management on larger schemes. The role involves ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard while maintaining programme, quality and commercial performance.
Responsibilities
Managing the successful delivery of civil engineering and construction works.
Producing and managing project programmes and supervising site delivery.
Interpreting drawings and technical specifications.
Providing engineering support and technical guidance to the project team.
Ensuring all staff, subcontractors and visitors are properly inducted and competent for their roles.
Representing the business professionally to clients, stakeholders and the public.
Producing accurate monthly reports and maintaining detailed site records.
Chairing regular site meetings and coordinating project communication.
Ensuring all as built information is compiled accurately.
Maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality on site.
Managing subcontractors and maintaining strong working relationships.
Ensuring inspections, audits and HSEQ documentation are completed and up to date.
Liaising with third parties, local authorities and regulatory bodies when required.
Maintaining project QA documentation and ensuring work is delivered snag free and on time.
Managing project cost plans and monitoring commercial performance.
Tracking project costs, forecasting and value reporting.
Maintaining detailed site diaries and records.
Managing labour, plant and subcontractor resources effectively.
Resolving potential resource issues quickly to maintain programme delivery.
Requirements
Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
CSCS Manager Card.
SMSTS.
NEBOSH or IOSH.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Strong understanding of NEC contracts, CDM regulations, programme management and risk management.
Knowledge of civil engineering specifications and testing regimes.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams.
Ability to challenge designs and resolve technical issues.
Desirable
Approximately five years experience in the water sector.
Experience working for a direct delivery civil engineering contractor.
Temporary Works Coordinator.
Confined space training.
Service avoidance training.
Leadership experience.
Working towards chartered status or professional accreditation.
This opportunity would ideally suit a Site Engineer looking to step up into a Sub Agent position within a well established infrastructure contractor delivering key projects across London.
Package
Competitive salary.
Company pension.
Life assurance.
Private medical insurance.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Employee assistance programme.
Flexible benefits scheme.
Company vehicle or allowance depending on position.
Leadership and management training.
Career development and internal progression opportunities.
Continuous professional development and service recognition awards