Job Description

Sub Agent - A66 Northern Trans-Pennine

We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to lead and manage a section of works on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of your work area, managing Site Engineers, Section Engineers, subcontractors, and site teams. The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction delivery, excellent leadership skills, and experience managing programmes, quality, commercial performance, and health & safety on site.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

- Manage the day-to-day delivery of a section of works, ensuring activities are completed safely, on programme, and to specification.

- Coordinate site teams, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

- Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where required.

- Produce and maintain short-term and stage programmes.

Health, Safety & Environment

- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.

- Review and implement Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work systems.

- Conduct site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.

- Ensure temporary works are planned and implemented correctly.

Engineering & Quality

- Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams.

- Oversee setting out, construction methodologies, and resolution of technical issues.

- Ensure quality procedures are followed and that all inspection and handover documentation is completed accurately.

- Liaise with designers and stakeholders to resolve engineering queries.

Commercial & Planning

- Assist with subcontractor procurement and management.

- Maintain accurate site records, diaries, and progress reports.

- Monitor labour, plant, materials, costs, and productivity.

- Support commercial reporting, cost control, and change management processes.

Team Leadership

- Lead, mentor, and develop Site Engineers and Section Engineers.

- Promote collaborative working and ensure clear communication across the project team.

- Drive performance and continuous improvement.

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Requirements

Essential

- Previous experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer, or similar role within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and project delivery.

- Experience managing subcontractors, programmes, quality, and site operations.

- Good understanding of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work.

- CSCS Card.

- SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.

- Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

- Experience in sectors such as highways, structures, drainage, earthworks, utilities, or rail.

- Professional membership or progression towards chartership (ICE or similar).

- Temporary Works knowledge and experience.

For more information on this role please contact Jack Burton on (phone number removed) or via email on (url removed)