Sub Agent

Description

• Prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities, and pricing schedules for civil engineering works packages.
• Evaluate technical drawings, specifications, and client requirements to determine cost implications.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and validate scope.
• Assist in developing tender submissions, method statements, programme proposals, and risk assessments.
• Support bid reviews and handover from pre-construction to delivery teams.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, phasing plans, and resource schedules.
• Coordinate daily site activities, ensuring compliance with contractual specifications, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring performance aligns with project requirements.
• Monitor progress, cost, productivity, and variations, reporting regularly to Project Manager / Site Agent.
• Support stakeholder communication including clients, design teams, temporary works coordinators, and internal management.
• Promote and enforce compliance with company HSEQ policies, RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Participate in audits, inspections, quality checks, and lessons-learned reviews.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Sub Agent, Section Engineer, or similar role in heavy civils (earthworks, structures, highways, marine, rail, utilities or similar).
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and temporary works considerations.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Commercial awareness with experience in cost estimating or project costing preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Competent in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, P6) and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• CSCS, SMSTS/SSSTS, and relevant degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Proactive and commercially aware approach.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working both in pre-construction office environments and on live construction sites.

Benefits

• A competitive basic salary and attractive package.
• The chance to test and utilise your knowledge in a preconstruction capacity.
• The opportunity to work on tenders for complex projects.
• Support and training from experienced professionals with a business that offers great career progression.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance