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Sub Agent
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Sub Agent
Civil Engineering Projects
Kent
Up to £60,000 plus benefits
Are you an experienced Sub Agent ready to step up into a Senior Sub Agent position? Or perhaps you're already working at this level but looking for a fresh challenge on technically interesting and rewarding infrastructure projects across Kent and the surrounding areas.
We're partnering with a well-established and reputable civil engineering contractor to find a Sub Agent to join their growing Southern team. With a strong pipeline of highway, earthworks and drainage schemes ahead, this is an opportunity to take real ownership of delivery across critical infrastructure work.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Sub Agent, you'll support the Project Manager and Site Agent in leading projects from start to finish. Duties include:
·Managing day-to-day site operations and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget
·Coordinating directly with engineers, operatives, and subcontractors
·Preparing method statements, risk assessments, and project documentation
·Understanding tender allowances and tracking contract costs
·Programming works and monitoring progress against the schedule
·Overseeing design coordination and subcontractor engagement
·Building trusted relationships with stakeholders, communities, and clients
·Championing high HSEQ standards across all works on site
This role is ideal for a Sub Agent looking to expand their experience into a more senior leadership capacity or an existing Senior Sub Agent ready for a new regional challenge.
What We're Looking For:
·Proven experience in the UK civils sector - ideally with a main contractor
·Strong background in roads, highways, flood defences, drainage, and earthworks
·Confident managing NEC contracts
·SMSTS (or equivalent) essential
·First Aid at Work - desirable
·Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be open to travel across the Southern region
·Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
Whether you're a career Sub Agent or aspiring Senior Sub Agent, this role provides the support, responsibility, and scope for growth you're after.
Benefits:
·Company car or car allowance
·Company pension
·Life assurance (4x salary)
·25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy more)
·Extensive training and CPD opportunities
You'll be part of a business that supports personal development and progression, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, meaningful infrastructure schemes.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Sub Agent or Senior Sub Agent with civils experience and are ready for a new challenge, apply today or contact us to discuss further.
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways Project Delivery professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Toula Raftopoulou at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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