Agent / Experienced Sub Agent – Birmingham Airport
Carmichael UK are recruiting for an experienced Agent or Sub Agent to join a major infrastructure programme at Birmingham Airport, supporting the delivery of key civil engineering works within a live operational environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Agent or established Sub Agent with a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure delivery to join an established project team on a high-profile programme.
Previous airport or airfield experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates with strong general civils experience, including highways, rail, utilities, structures, earthworks and other major infrastructure projects, are encouraged to apply.
The Role
As Agent / Sub Agent, you will take responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering works packages, ensuring programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives are achieved.
You will manage site delivery teams, coordinate subcontractors and oversee engineering and quality requirements while working closely with project management, client representatives and other project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering works, ensuring safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives are achieved.
- Lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
- Take ownership of works packages from planning through to successful delivery.
- Review and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality documentation and engineering records.
- Oversee engineering activities and provide technical support to Site Engineers and delivery teams.
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
- Monitor progress against programme and implement recovery measures where necessary.
- Manage short-term planning, sequencing, resources and site logistics.
- Conduct site inspections, briefings and safety engagements.
- Liaise effectively with client representatives, stakeholders and the wider project team.
- Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience working as an Agent, experienced Sub Agent or equivalent on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Strong general civils experience with responsibility for the delivery of works packages.
- Experience managing subcontractors and site delivery teams.
- Good understanding of engineering assurance and quality processes, including Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Experience with programme management, short-term planning and sequencing of works.
- Valid CSCS Card.
- SMSTS qualification.
- Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience working on airport, airfield or aviation projects.
- Experience delivering works within live or operational environments.
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts.
- Temporary Works awareness or experience.
- Experience across concrete, drainage, utilities, earthworks, highways or other general civils packages.
- Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Commercially aware with a delivery-focused mindset.
- Organised and proactive approach to project delivery.
- Strong understanding of safety, quality and engineering standards.
- Confident managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work fronts.
- Collaborative and professional approach with clients and stakeholders.
- Solutions-focused with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced operational environment.
What You'll Be Part Of
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure programme at Birmingham Airport, working within a dynamic operational environment alongside experienced construction and engineering professionals.
If you're an Agent or experienced Sub Agent with a strong general civils background and you're looking for your next infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you.