Job Description:

Sub Agent

Location: North West London
Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 12 months
Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering Infrastructure
Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading Tier 1 contractor, is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to support the delivery of a major rail infrastructure project. This contract opportunity will focus on managing complex construction packages including reinforced concrete works, drainage, structural steel, temporary works, architectural fit-out, shafts and headhouses.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme, within budget and in accordance with strict quality requirements on a large-scale rail project.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Agent and Project Manager in delivering key project milestones.
• Manage and coordinate site operations, engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee construction activities involving:
  • Reinforced Concrete Structures
  • Drainage Works
  • Concrete Walls and Slabs
  • Structural Steel Installation
  • Temporary Works
  • Architectural Fit-Out Packages
  • Shafts and Headhouses
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with approved construction methodologies and project requirements.
• Review and approve RAMS, ITPs and work package plans.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement recovery actions where necessary.
• Drive health, safety, environmental and quality performance on site.
• Liaise with designers, commercial teams, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Support cost control, reporting and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards and contractual obligations.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 10 years' construction or civil engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience operating as a Sub Agent on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering works within rail, heavy civils, tunnelling or major infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrable experience managing:
  • Construction Fit-Out
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Drainage
  • Concrete Walls and Slabs
  • Structural Steel
  • Temporary Works
  • Architectural Fit-Out
  • Shafts and Headhouses
• Experience working for Tier 1 contractors on large and complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, planning, temporary works coordination and subcontractor management.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts and deliver against challenging programme requirements.

Essential Qualifications & Certifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card

Person Specification

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.