Sub Agent
Sub Agent – Civil Engineering (Water Sector) | Permanent | London & Surrounding Areas
Salary: Competitive + Car/Allowance + Benefits
Hours: Full-Time (45 hrs/week, 07:30–17:30)
Employment Type: Permanent
Are you a Civil Engineering professional with a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects? We're looking for a Sub Agent to join a leading UK infrastructure specialist, supporting the delivery of high-profile water sector projects. With over 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for direct delivery, this is a unique opportunity to join a business where people truly come first.
🛠️ The Role
As a Sub Agent, you’ll take ownership of small civil engineering sites or support senior project leads on larger schemes. You’ll be responsible for ensuring delivery to client objectives with a focus on health & safety, quality, cost, and environmental standards.
Key Duties Include:
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Managing project programmes and delivery
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Providing engineering support and technical leadership
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Ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards
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Engaging with stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams
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Producing accurate reports and maintaining site records
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Supporting direct delivery teams and promoting a safe working culture
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Driving commercial performance and resource efficiency
👷♂️ About You
Essential:
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5+ years’ civil engineering experience (preferably in water infrastructure)
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Strong understanding of NEC contracts, CDM regs, and cost control
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HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
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CSCS & SMSTS certified
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NEBOSH or IOSH qualified
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UK driving licence
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Excellent communication and leadership skills
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Proven ability to deliver high-quality, compliant civil engineering works
Desirable:
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Experience with direct delivery contractors (e.g. Murphy, Ward & Burke, O'Connor Utilities)
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Temporary Works Coordinator
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Confined Space Training
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CPCS Appointed Person card
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Working toward CEng/IEng
🌱 Why Apply?
This is more than just a job—it’s a long-term career move with a company that genuinely values its people. The business is built on strong family values and a direct-delivery model, with an in-house team of over 1,200 employees nationwide. They offer real job security through long-term frameworks and major infrastructure programmes.
You’ll benefit from:
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Competitive salary package
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Company pension, private medical, life assurance
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Generous annual leave (25 days + 8 bank holidays + loyalty days)
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Car/allowance/green car scheme
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Structured training, coaching & career development
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Volunteering hours & flexible benefits package
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Continuous service awards