Sub Agent

Job description

Sub Agent

We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent on one of the major projects ongoing in the dockyard. Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day to day tasks will include:

• Communicating effectively at all levels including site management, technical specialists, commercial
• staff, planners, engineers, supervisory staff operatives, suppliers, third parties and client
• representatives.
• Maintaining high personal standards and behaviour in health and safety, environmental and supporting
• others in the same.
• Leading, supervising and mentoring your reportees and other team members.
• Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods,
• identifying shortfalls and devising mitigation to minimise programme impacts.
• Maintaining good working relations with client, delivery teams, support teams, supply chain and
• others.
• Assist with the monthly and quarterly commercial forecast and reporting for your areas of project.
• Ensuring sufficient resources (labour, plant, materials and subcontractors) are procured and available
• in sufficient time to deliver the activities within your area of responsibility.
• Managing the engineering team to ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work
• commences.
• Reviewing and ensuring that Inspection and Test Plans and checklist are in place and being followed.
• Reviewing the daily diary records under your supervision to ensure a high standard of record keeping
• is being maintained.
• Reviewing, authorising and ensuring written risk assessments and activity plans/method statements
• are in place prior to works commencing for all activities within your area of responsibility.
• Devising site processes for maintaining records in line with client and KBJV requirements and ensuring
• these are followed by other members of the team.
• Management of subcontractors.
• Support the agent as required in operating the cost management system, the production of
• programmes and QF preparation.
• Communicate with commercial staff to ensure all records for measurement and payment purposes are
• prepared promptly, in appropriate form.
• Adopt and promote the use of BIM technologies to deliver the requirements of the project BIM
• Execution Plan (BEP).
• Communicate with general foreman to ensure adequate work preparation and resources availability.
• Review with the agent regularly the performance, development and training needs of subordinate
• staff, including underperformance or potential resignations.

Skills Required

• Degree, HND, HNC, NVQ in Construction/Engineering/Logistics or equivalent.
• Proven track record in delivering construction/civils/logistics operations.
• CSCS Level - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager.
• SMSTS/ SSSTS.
• Management skills (control and management of employees).
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and customer focused.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Working as part of a team to deliver objective of the department and project.
• Enthusiastic, Collaborative approach.
• Experienced in lifting operations.

Desirable:

• Qualified to ICE Incorporated level or equivalent.
• TW supervisor or experience in TW.
• Experience with RC/marine civils/steelwork/paint systems.
• Experience in relevant sector (ie Nuclear and Defence)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-05-2026

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