Plymouth
Sub Agent – Plymouth Location: Plymouth, Devonport Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:00 Sector: Defence / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to join a major infrastructure scheme based at a secure live MOD facility in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a civils professional with strong leadership, engineering and delivery experience to support a complex package of works within a highly regulated environment. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. Key Responsibilities As Sub Agent, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of works safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Duties will include: • Communicating effectively with site management, technical specialists, commercial teams, planners, engineers, supervisors, operatives, suppliers, subcontractors and client representatives., • Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental performance, while supporting others to do the same., • Leading, supervising and mentoring engineers, supervisors and other team members., • Monitoring and recording progress against agreed programmes and construction methods., • Identifying programme shortfalls and developing mitigation measures to minimise impact., • Maintaining strong working relationships with delivery teams, support functions, supply chain partners and stakeholders., • Supporting monthly and quarterly commercial forecasting and reporting., • Ensuring labour, plant, materials and subcontractors are planned, procured and available in time to support delivery., • Managing the engineering team to ensure works are accurately and clearly set out before commencement., • Reviewing Inspection and Test Plans, checklists and daily diary records to ensure high-quality record keeping., • Reviewing and authorising risk assessments, activity plans and method statements before works begin., • Establishing and maintaining site processes for records in line with project requirements., • Managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities., • Supporting the Agent with cost management, programme production and quality documentation., • Working with commercial teams to ensure records for measurement and payment are produced accurately and on time., • Promoting the use of BIM technologies in line with project requirements., • Liaising with the General Foreman to ensure work preparation and resource availability., • Supporting the performance, development and training of subordinate staff. About You The successful candidate will have: • Degree, HND, HNC, NVQ or equivalent in Construction, Engineering, Logistics or a related discipline., • Proven experience delivering construction, civil engineering or logistics operations., • CSCS card at Academically Qualified Person, Professionally Qualified Person, Supervisory or Manager level., • SMSTS or SSSTS., • Strong people management and leadership skills., • Commercial awareness and excellent organisational ability., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail., • A proactive, collaborative and team-focused approach., • Experience in lifting operations. Desirable Experience • ICE Incorporated level qualification or equivalent., • Temporary Works Supervisor or Temporary Works experience., • Experience in RC works, marine civils, steelwork or paint systems., • Experience within nuclear, defence or other highly regulated sectors.