Sub Agent

Our Water contractor client is seeking a Sub Agent to support the successful delivery of Affinity Water projects based out of Rickmansworth on a permanent basis. As a Sub Agent, you'll play a key role in managing civil engineering and construction projects, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, quality and safety targets while supporting Site Agents and Project Managers on larger schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team delivering essential water infrastructure projects that make a real difference to local communities. 🌍 🔨 The Role As a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the successful management and delivery of civil engineering projects, maintaining high standards of Health & Safety 🦺, Quality ✅, Environmental Compliance 🌱 and Cost Control 💷 throughout the project lifecycle. 🌟 Key Responsibilities ✅ Maintain the commercial performance of contracts. ✅ Take responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated projects. ✅ Produce, manage and monitor project programmes to ensure successful delivery. ✅ Interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately. ✅ Provide technical engineering support to project teams. ✅ Ensure site personnel, subcontractors and visitors are appropriately inducted and competent for their roles. ✅ Act as a professional ambassador for the business when dealing with clients, stakeholders and the public. ✅ Deliver projects that exceed customer expectations. 🤝 ✅ Produce accurate monthly reports for both clients and internal stakeholders. ✅ Chair weekly site meetings and drive project performance. ✅ Ensure all accurate "as-built" information is captured and recorded. ✅ Maintain full compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements. ✅ Develop positive working relationships with site teams and subcontractors. ✅ Oversee all HSEQ documentation and ensure compliance requirements are met. 🦺 ✅ Conduct and manage daily, weekly and monthly inspections and audits. ✅ Liaise with local authorities, utilities and third-party stakeholders. ✅ Resolve resource and operational challenges proactively. ✅ Maintain accurate project records and resource tracking. 🎯 Skills, Experience & Qualifications We're looking for an experienced civil engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced infrastructure environment. Essential ✔️ Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent). ✔️ CSCS Card. ✔️ SMSTS Certification. ✔️ NEBOSH or IOSH qualification. ✔️ Full UK Driving Licence. 🚗 ✔️ Strong understanding of NEC contracts. ✔️ Experience with CDM Regulations, design management, programme management and cost control. ✔️ Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. ✔️ Ability to challenge designs and drive engineering solutions. ✔️ Strong setting out and engineering fundamentals. ✔️ Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and reporting. ✔️ Knowledge of delivering projects within highly regulated design and construction environments. Desirable ⭐ Temporary Works Co-ordinator qualification. ⭐ Confined Space Training. ⭐ Appointed Person CPCS Card. ⭐ Experience in trenchless technology and pipe jacking. ⭐ Experience delivering large-diameter water infrastructure projects. 💧 ⭐ Experience coordinating complex multidisciplinary designs. 🎁 What's In It For You? 💷 Competitive salary circa £55,000 - £67,000 (depending on experience) 🚙 Company Car / Car Allowance / Van (role dependent) 🏥 Private Medical Insurance 💼 Company Pension Scheme 🛡️ Life Assurance 🌴 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Loyalty Days 🤝 8 Hours Paid Volunteering Leave 🧠 Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental, physical and financial wellbeing 🎯 Flexible Benefits via Salary Sacrifice 📈 Leadership & Management Training 🎓 Ongoing Professional Development and External Training Opportunities 🏆 Continuous Service Awards 📋 Regular Career Reviews and Appraisals ⏰ 45-hour working week (typically 07:30 - 17:00)