Sub Agent

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English