sub agent

Project Overview

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Sub Agent to step into a key operational role on a high-value water treatment infrastructure project near Maidstone.

This long-term assignment forms part of the AMP8 capital investment programme. Working directly under the Project Manager, you will oversee the delivery of complex civil engineering packages-ranging from deep excavations and earthworks to reinforced concrete (RC) retention structures and process pipework routes-ensuring site progress remains on schedule and fully compliant with client specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Execution & Supervision: Drive the day-to-day delivery of civil site packages, managing site engineers, foremen, direct workforces, and specialist sub-contractors.
• Planning & Schedule Control: Build and update 3-to-4 week short-term production lookaheads, tracking daily outputs against key project milestones.
• Technical Management: Resolve live technical queries (TQs), coordinate temporary works requirements, and interface between client design engineers and front-line construction teams.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Drive "Right First Time" delivery by enforcing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), managing QA sign-offs, and resolving site non-conformances promptly.
• Safety & Compliance: Conduct site inductions, review and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS), issue Permits to Dig/Work, and enforce strict water-sector safety standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Water Sector Background: Practical experience as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer delivering civil engineering infrastructure on active water or wastewater facilities (WTW / WwTW).
• Core Technical Competencies: Strong technical grounding in deep drainage, heavy structural concrete, groundworks, and temporary works management.
• Qualifications: Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
• Mandatory Tickets:
• Valid CSCS Card (Management / Gold or Black)
• SMSTS & First Aid at Work
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• Desirable: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Confined Spaces (Medium/High Risk).