Sub Agent

Location - Sheffield 

Requirement: 5 days per week on site

Status: Inside IR35

Rate: Depending on experience (discussed upon application)

Contract Length: 12 months

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team delivering significant highways and infrastructure works in Sheffield. We are particularly keen to speak with experienced Sub Agents who have a strong background in highways construction, utilities coordination, and the successful delivery of self-delivered projects.

Working closely with the Project Manager and wider site management team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of key sections of the works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, to programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

The role will involve leading and coordinating a team of Site Engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring and support, while maintaining a visible presence on site and driving progress. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who can hit the ground running, make informed decisions, and confidently lead both direct labour and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage the safe and efficient delivery of allocated sections of work.
• Lead, mentor and coordinate Site Engineers and other junior members of the project team.
• Develop and implement short-term programmes and look-ahead plans.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with specifications, drawings and quality requirements.
• Coordinate and manage interfaces with utilities and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify opportunities to mitigate delays.
• Review and approve RAMS, ITPs and temporary works requirements relevant to the works.
• Oversee site records, reporting and commercial awareness, including change management and early warning notifications where appropriate.
• Liaise closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, designers and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across all activities.

• Previous experience working as a Sub Agent on highways and major infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of highways construction and utilities coordination.
• Experience managing and developing Site Engineers and site delivery teams.
• Ability to lead self-delivered works and coordinate subcontractors effectively.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and contractual processes.
• CSCS card and SMSTS qualification.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or apply , please call me on (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed) 

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation