Sub Agent

Job Title: Sub Agent – VRS & Signage Works
Location: Gloucester
Contract Type: Contract – Initial 6 Months (Scope for Extension)
Rate: £520 per day (PAYE/Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP

The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sub Agent to join a highways infrastructure project in Gloucester, taking responsibility for the delivery of Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) and signage installation works. This role is suited to a proactive, safety-focused engineer with strong supervisory experience, capable of managing subcontractors and driving quality, programme and commercial performance across a dedicated works package.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily VRS and signage installation activities
• Supervise subcontractors and site operatives
• Ensure works are completed safely and on programme
• Check RAMS are in place and followed
• Carry out site safety inspections
• Monitor quality of installations against drawings and specifications
• Coordinate traffic management requirements
• Ensure correct setting out and installation of barriers and signs
• Order and manage materials, plant, and labour resources
• Attend site and progress meetings
• Liaise with the client, designers, and stakeholders
• Keep accurate site records and daily reports
• Monitor progress and resolve site issues
• Identify and report risks, delays, and changes
• Assist with commercial tracking and variations
• Ensure all quality paperwork and handover records are completed
• Support the Site Agent/Project Manager in delivering the project safely, on time, and within budget

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Sub Agent, Section Engineer, or similar supervisory role on highways/infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of VRS (Vehicle Restraint Systems) and signage installation
• Experience managing subcontractors and site operatives
• Solid understanding of RAMS, site safety inspections, and traffic management coordination
• Working knowledge of setting out and quality control against design drawings/specifications
• Valid CSCS card

Desirable

• SMSTS
• Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor experience
• Experience on National Highways or major roads schemes
• Understanding of NEC contracts and commercial/variation tracking

What’s on Offer

• £520 per day, PAYE/Umbrella
• Initial 6-month contract with strong scope for extension
• Opportunity to lead a key works package on a live highways infrastructure project

To apply, please submit your CV.