Sub Agent in Maidstone, Kent

Are you a seasoned civil engineering professional looking to make your mark on critical infrastructure? We are seeking a proactive and experienced Sub Agent to join a high-value water treatment project near Maidstone. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the prestigious AMP8 capital investment programme in a long-term, impactful role.

Working directly under the Project Manager, you will oversee the delivery of complex civil engineering packages. From deep excavations and earthworks to reinforced concrete (RC) retention structures and process pipework routes, you will ensure that site progress remains on schedule and fully compliant with rigorous client specifications.

• Site Execution & Supervision:Drive the day-to-day delivery of civil site packages, managing site engineers, foremen, direct workforces, and specialist sub-contractors.
• Planning & Schedule Control:Build and update 3-to-4 week short-term production lookaheads, tracking daily outputs against key project milestones.
• Technical Management:Resolve live technical queries (TQs), coordinate temporary works requirements, and act as the vital interface between client design engineers and front-line construction teams.
• Quality Assurance (QA):Drive "Right First Time" delivery by enforcing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), managing QA sign-offs, and resolving site non-conformances promptly.
• Safety & Compliance:Conduct site inductions, review and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS), issue Permits to Dig/Work, and enforce strict water-sector safety standards.

• Industry Experience:Practical experience as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer delivering civil engineering infrastructure on active water or wastewater facilities (WTW / WwTW).
• Technical Competencies:Strong technical grounding in deep drainage, heavy structural concrete, groundworks, and temporary works management.
• Education:Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
• Mandatory Tickets:Valid CSCS Card (Management / Gold or Black), SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• Desirable:Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification or Confined Spaces (Medium/High Risk) qualification.

• Location:Maidstone, Kent
• Contract Rate:£400 - £450 per day (LTD - IR35 Determination Pending)
• Duration:Ongoing Contract (AMP8 Framework)
• Start Date:Immediate / ASAP

If you are ready to take on this challenge and drive excellence in the water sector, please submit your CV or reach out directly.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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