Sub Agent – Major Infrastructure Project

Location: West Midlands
Rate: £530 per day (PAYE Umbrella)
Contract: 6 months, with strong potential for extension

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a major infrastructure project in the West Midlands on an initial 6-month contract, with strong scope for extension.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional with a strong background in infrastructure delivery, site management and the coordination of complex construction activities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing site operations, managing subcontractors, ensuring Health & Safety and Quality standards are maintained, and driving programme delivery across their allocated scope of works.
We are looking for someone with a proactive approach to site management, strong reporting capabilities and the ability to plan and manage works over a six-month period.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Health & Safety: Demonstrate a strong Health & Safety culture, providing examples of previous safety initiatives and how you have promoted safe working practices across site teams.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Proven experience in managing Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes, ensuring works meet project specifications and required standards.
• Environmental Management: Experience and awareness of environmental management and controls on site, with a good understanding of environmental responsibilities and best practice.
• Reporting & Progress Monitoring: Strong reporting skills, with the ability to produce accurate, detailed and high-quality progress reports. Candidates should be able to demonstrate how they have monitored and reported progress on previous projects.
• Subcontractor Management: Proven experience managing and coordinating subcontractors, monitoring performance and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Civil Engineering Activities: Experience across earthworks, drainage, mass haul, landscaping and planting activities.
• Structures & Concrete: Experience working on concrete, structures, piling, noise barriers, access stairs, UTXs and associated civil engineering works.
• Planning & Programme Management: Ability to plan, coordinate and manage your allocated scope of works up to six months ahead, ensuring activities are delivered in line with programme requirements.
• Planning Software: Knowledge of planning and programming software such as TILOS, Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, in addition to Microsoft Excel.

Software & Systems Experience

Qualifications & Certifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Valid CSCS Card.

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, site-based position, five days per week.
• No working from home.
• Site working hours: 7:30am-5:30pm.
• Regular site presence is essential, including attendance at daily briefings on designated days.

Contract Details

• Position: Sub Agent
• Location: West Midlands
• Day Rate: £530 per day (PAYE Umbrella).
• Contract Length: Initial 6 months.
• Extension: Strong potential for extension.
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, fully site-based.
• Working Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Sub Agent with a strong background in civil engineering and major infrastructure projects, and have the technical, commercial and management capabilities required, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.