Sub Agent

Sub Agent – Major Civil Engineering Project

Location: Plymouth - fulltime on site 
Rate: £420–£450 per day
Contract: Freelance / Contract - Permanent opportunities available too 
Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals

Overview

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to support the delivery of the construction phase of a major civil engineering scheme. You will be responsible for managing a defined section of works or an assigned area of the site, working under the direction of the Agent or Project Manager to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery.

The role has a strong focus on SHEQ performance, programme, quality, and coordination of subcontractors and engineering teams.

Key Accountabilities

• SHEQ performance for your assigned section of works

• Identification and escalation of change, risk, and opportunity to the Agent or Project Manager

• Production, review, and monitoring of RAMS and ITPs in line with company standards

• Supporting the provision of accurate as-built documentation

• Preparation and contribution to weekly progress programmes and reports

• Day-to-day site and client interface, maintaining good working relationships with client operational teams

Responsibilities

Construction & Section Management

• Support the safe delivery of works within your area of responsibility

• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements

• Implement company procedures for managing subcontractors

• Ensure the engineering team understands the contract type, works information, and specification

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the Site Management Plan (SMP) and Environmental Control Plan (ECP)

• Ensure safe systems of work and method statements are produced, followed, and reviewed

• Ensure compliance with temporary works, including appropriate TWC and TWS arrangements

• Support management of lifting operations, ensuring appointed APs and Lift Supervisors are in place

• Support the Service Co-Ordinator where required

• Ensure excavation works are correctly supervised and recorded

• Ensure COSHH assessments are communicated and adhered to

Supply Chain & Commercial Support

• Contribute to:

  • Pre-start meetings

  • Design kick-off meetings (where supplier design is involved)

  • Progress and coordination meetings

• Support subcontract management processes including:

  • Notices to Commence

  • Programme review and acceptance

  • Early Warning Notices (EWNs)

  • Compensation Events (CEs)

  • Contractor’s Instructions

• Contribute to 360° performance reviews and feedback processes

Additional Responsibility Areas

• Quality

• Commercial awareness

• Health & Safety

• Programme delivery

• Supporting and mentoring site teams

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

• 6+ years’ experience working on civil engineering projects

• Working towards Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

• SMSTS

• First Aid at Work

• CSCS (Professional / Manager level)

• Eligible for UK security clearance (UK National)