Sub Agent – Plymouth
Location: Plymouth, Devonport
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:00
Sector: Defence / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to join a major infrastructure scheme based at a secure live MOD facility in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a civils professional with strong leadership, engineering and delivery experience to support a complex package of works within a highly regulated environment.
Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note this process can take up to 8 weeks.
Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
Key Responsibilities
As Sub Agent, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of works safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Duties will include:
- Communicating effectively with site management, technical specialists, commercial teams, planners, engineers, supervisors, operatives, suppliers, subcontractors and client representatives.
- Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental performance, while supporting others to do the same.
- Leading, supervising and mentoring engineers, supervisors and other team members.
- Monitoring and recording progress against agreed programmes and construction methods.
- Identifying programme shortfalls and developing mitigation measures to minimise impact.
- Maintaining strong working relationships with delivery teams, support functions, supply chain partners and stakeholders.
- Supporting monthly and quarterly commercial forecasting and reporting.
- Ensuring labour, plant, materials and subcontractors are planned, procured and available in time to support delivery.
- Managing the engineering team to ensure works are accurately and clearly set out before commencement.
- Reviewing Inspection and Test Plans, checklists and daily diary records to ensure high-quality record keeping.
- Reviewing and authorising risk assessments, activity plans and method statements before works begin.
- Establishing and maintaining site processes for records in line with project requirements.
- Managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
- Supporting the Agent with cost management, programme production and quality documentation.
- Working with commercial teams to ensure records for measurement and payment are produced accurately and on time.
- Promoting the use of BIM technologies in line with project requirements.
- Liaising with the General Foreman to ensure work preparation and resource availability.
- Supporting the performance, development and training of subordinate staff.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Degree, HND, HNC, NVQ or equivalent in Construction, Engineering, Logistics or a related discipline.
- Proven experience delivering construction, civil engineering or logistics operations.
- CSCS card at Academically Qualified Person, Professionally Qualified Person, Supervisory or Manager level.
- SMSTS or SSSTS.
- Strong people management and leadership skills.
- Commercial awareness and excellent organisational ability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive, collaborative and team-focused approach.
- Experience in lifting operations.
Desirable Experience
- ICE Incorporated level qualification or equivalent.
- Temporary Works Supervisor or Temporary Works experience.
- Experience in RC works, marine civils, steelwork or paint systems.
- Experience within nuclear, defence or other highly regulated sectors.