Sub Agent

Sub Agent – Lower Thames Crossing (Pre-Construction)
Location: Lower Thames Crossing
Rate: £500-£530 per day (Inside IR35 – PAYE Umbrella)
Contract: 3 months
Start: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to support pre-construction activities on the prestigious Lower Thames Crossing project. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a major UK infrastructure scheme at an early stage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support planning, coordination, and delivery of pre-construction and early works packages
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing in line with project procedures
  • Produce and review Works Package Plans, ITPs, and subcontractor documentation
  • Assist in programme management, progress tracking, and short-term planning activities
  • Liaise with subcontractors, designers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery
  • Support quality assurance, environmental compliance, and carbon reduction initiatives
  • Contribute to procurement processes, including scopes, requisitions, and supplier coordination
  • Assist with cost control, reporting, and resource management
  • Support design coordination, RFIs, and change management
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers and junior staff

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Sub Agent on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Essential Certifications

  • CSCS Card
  • SMSTS
  • Fit for Work Medical
  • Pre-start Drugs & Alcohol Test
  • BPSS Clearance (Basic DBS Check)

Highfield are a Certified Carbon Neutral Business

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