Sub Agent

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a major energy infrastructure project delivering a new Converter Station near Swaffham, Norfolk.

This is a long-term, 1-year+ contract providing an essential extra pair of operational hands on-site. Working closely with the project management team, you will take operational ownership of the structural steelwork and external cladding / building envelope packages, driving daily subcontractor delivery, managing site interfaces, and administering NEC site processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Subcontractor Management: Lead the day-to-day site coordination of specialist structural steel erection and cladding subcontractors, managing craneage schedules, logistics, and work sequencing on the converter station build.
• NEC Contract Administration: Proactively manage site operations under NEC contract conditions, identifying delays and site variations early, raising Early Warning Notices (EWNs), and assisting with compensation event records.
• Programme & Lookaheads: Establish, update, and drive 3-to-4 week lookahead programmes, identifying potential bottlenecks to ensure package milestones are achieved safely and on time.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), verify bolt torquing records, structural alignment, cladding weatherproofing details, and manage sign-off documentation.
• Safety & Working at Height: Lead pre-start briefings and toolbox talks, challenge and review specialist RAMS, issue daily site permits, and uphold high safety standards within a high-voltage substation/converter station environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record as a Sub Agent managing structural steel framing and industrial cladding packages on large-scale infrastructure, power, substation, or converter station projects.
• NEC Knowledge: Strong operational working knowledge of NEC contracts, specifically raising Early Warnings (EWNs) and managing subcontractor site changes.
• Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering (or equivalent practical site experience).
• Mandatory Tickets: Valid CSCS Card (Black or Gold), SMSTS, First Aid at Work.
• Desirable: Working at Height training, Appointed Person / Slinger awareness, or substation/BESC safety awareness.