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
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.