Sub Agent

Job Introduction

We are looking for a skilled Sub Agent to join our Earthworks & Structures Delivery Unit. This position is based in the Earthworks team at West Ruislip, working on the significant HS2 project.

As a Sub Agent, your primary responsibility will be the safe, efficient, and successful execution of designated work sections. This includes managing earthworks, drainage, landscaping, environmental works, and precast installations. You will lead site teams and subcontractors, ensuring all works are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Reporting directly to the Agent, you will play a crucial role in planning and coordinating construction activities, managing project interfaces, driving performance improvements, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the safe delivery of earthworks, drainage, landscaping, planting, seeding, fencing, and precast installation works.
• Manage a section of works from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery against programme, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
• Coordinate and manage Site Engineers, Graduate Engineers, Supervisors, and subcontractors to successfully deliver project milestones.
• Develop and maintain short-term programmes, monitor progress, and identify opportunities to improve productivity and performance.
• Ensure labour, plant, materials, and subcontract resources are effectively planned and managed.
• Drive a positive health, safety, and environmental culture across the worksite, ensuring full compliance with company and project requirements.
• Review and approve RAMS, permits, inspection and test plans, and construction documentation.
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contract requirements, approved methodologies, and programme commitments.
• Monitor temporary works requirements and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Coordinate interfaces between earthworks, drainage, environmental, structures, and third-party stakeholders.
• Support commercial activities including forecasting, progress reporting, change management, and compensation event submissions.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and constraints.
• Ensure quality requirements are met and completed works are handed over in accordance with project procedures.
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, progress reports, inspections, and as-built information.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice across the project team.
• Support the Agent and Construction Manager in achieving project and business objectives.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer, or equivalent role on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, temporary works, precast installation, fencing, landscaping, and environmental works.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple concurrent work fronts.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
• Strong planning and programme management skills.
• Experience managing resources, productivity, and construction delivery activities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams and drive performance in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental Management.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, sustainability requirements, and quality assurance processes.
• Working towards or holding professional membership with ICE, CIOB, or equivalent would be advantageous.

Key Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Safety-first approach with a commitment to excellence.
• Commercial awareness and delivery focus.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.

About The Company

This role is part of the HS2 project, the UK’s new high-speed rail network designed to be a catalyst for economic growth. The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is responsible for delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, encompassing twin-bored tunnels, SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge works, services diversions, earthworks, and site compound construction.

You will be a valued member of the team, with opportunities for professional development, networking, and community engagement (e.g., as a STEM ambassador). We are committed to supporting your personal and professional growth, including further study and professional membership attainment.

SCS JV is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and actively monitors job applications. All applicants are encouraged to complete a diversity form anonymously to help us improve our approach. Data is held securely and reported to HS2.

SCS JV requires all employees to comply with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2017, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standards. We foster a culture of safety with a 'Zero Accidents' target and promote wider awareness of quality and environmental issues, striving for continual improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader, committed to encouraging applications from disabled people and offering interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria.