Sub Agent in Ellesmere Port Town, Cheshire West and Chester

Sub Agent – Civil Engineering | Energy Project

Location: West Cheshire
Contract: Freelance / Contract
Rate: Competitive Day Rate – Inside IR35
Sector: Civil Engineering / Energy / Infrastructure

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to join an established main contractor delivering a major energy infrastructure project in West Cheshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a civil engineering professional with a strong background in site delivery, engineering coordination and subcontractor management to work on a technically challenging project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing sections of the works, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery in accordance with programme and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day civil engineering activities across designated sections of the project.

• Support the Site Agent and Project Manager in delivering works safely, on time and within budget.

• Supervise Site Engineers, subcontractors and site operatives.

• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.

• Coordinate site activities, resources, materials and plant requirements.

• Prepare and review RAMS, permits, inspection and test plans (ITPs) and associated documentation.

• Monitor progress against programme and report on performance, risks and potential delays.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.

• Liaise with the project team, subcontractors and other stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues.

• Assist with site records, progress reporting, quality assurance and commercial documentation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, or substantial relevant industry experience.

• Proven experience working as a Sub Agent or in a similar site management/engineering position.

• Strong background in civil engineering, ideally gained with a main or large contractor.

• Experience delivering infrastructure, energy, utilities or heavy civil engineering projects advantageous.

• Good understanding of construction methods, technical drawings and engineering specifications.

• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and construction activities.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements and site quality procedures.

• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications preferred.

• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

The Package

• Competitive day rate, dependent on experience

• Opportunity to work with an established main contractor on a significant energy infrastructure project.

Apply

If you are an experienced Sub Agent with a civil engineering background and are interested in a contract opportunity in West Cheshire, please apply with your latest CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.