Job Title: Sub Agent - Civil Engineering
Location: East Sussex / South East England
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Package
Role Overview
We are seeking an ambitious Sub Agent to join a leading principal civil engineering contractor delivering a high-profile, multi-million-pound coastal restoration project along the South Coast.
Reporting directly to the Project Manager, this role is key to bridging technical engineering oversight with daily operational site delivery. You will manage daily progress, subcontractor performance, short-term scheduling, quality compliance, and temporary works across a complex scheme encompassing structural steel/cast-iron refurbishment, concrete repairs, marine/coastal civil engineering, and public realm works on a sensitive, Grade II*-listed heritage asset.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Site/Project Manager in managing day-to-day site operations and driving progress according to the 3-to-4 week look-ahead programmes.
Coordinate, direct, and manage specialist sub-contractors covering structural metalwork restoration, deep foundations, concrete repairs, and public realm reconfigurations.
Oversee site engineers, ensuring accurate setting out, levels control, and timely as-built data capture across all site packages.
Review, implement, and monitor Method Statements, Risk Assessments (RAMS), and safe systems of work for complex construction activities.
Manage temporary works procedures, acting as or working closely with the Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to ensure compliance and sign-offs on site.
Drive site quality assurance, taking ownership of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), permits to work, material approvals, and quality control documentation.
Lead daily site briefings, tool box talks, and progress reviews with sub-contractors and directly employed site staff.
Maintain rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly managing risks associated with public-adjacent and sensitive coastal environments.
Keep comprehensive daily site records, track variations, and compile progress reports for client and engineering meetings.
Candidate Requirements
HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
SMSTS (or SSSTS with proven experience stepping up) and a valid CSCS Card.
Proven track record operating as a Sub Agent or Senior Sit...
Sub Agent in Eastbourne employer: Randstad Construction and Property
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Dartford, Kent, where our team members are empowered to grow and develop their skills. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer competitive pay rates, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career progression within the vital infrastructure sector. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the M25 network while enjoying a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.
Contact Details:
Randstad Construction and Property Recruitment Team
