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Sub Agent – Major Civil Engineering Project

Location: Plymouth - fulltime on site 

Rate: £420–£450 per day

Contract: Freelance / Contract - Permanent opportunities available too 

Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals

Overview

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to support the delivery of the construction phase of a major civil engineering scheme. You will be responsible for managing a defined section of works or an assigned area of the site, working under the direction of the Agent or Project Manager to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery.

The role has a strong focus on SHEQ performance, programme, quality, and coordination of subcontractors and engineering teams.

Key Accountabilities

SHEQ performance for your assigned section of works

Identification and escalation of change, risk, and opportunity to the Agent or Project Manager

Production, review, and monitoring of RAMS and ITPs in line with company standards

Supporting the provision of accurate as-built documentation

Preparation and contribution to weekly progress programmes and reports

Day-to-day site and client interface, maintaining good working relationships with client operational teams

Responsibilities

Construction & Section Management

Support the safe delivery of works within your area of responsibility

Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements

Implement company procedures for managing subcontractors

Ensure the engineering team understands the contract type, works information, and specification

Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the Site Management Plan (SMP) and Environmental Control Plan (ECP)

Ensure safe systems of work and method statements are produced, followed, and reviewed

Ensure compliance with temporary works, including appropriate TWC and TWS arrangements

Support management of lifting operations, ensuring appointed APs and Lift Supervisors are in place

Support the Service Co-Ordinator where required

Ensure excavation works are correctly supervised and recorded

Ensure COSHH assessments are communicated and adhered to

Supply Chain & Commercial Support

Contribute to:

Pre-start meetings

Design kick-off meetings (where supplier design is involved)

Progress and coordination meetings

Support subcontract management processes including:

Notices to Commence

Programme review and acceptance

Early Warning Notices (EWNs)

Compensation Events (CEs)

Contractor’s Instructions

Contribute to 360° performance reviews and feedback processes

Additional Responsibility Areas

Quality

Commercial awareness

Health & Safety

Programme delivery

Supporting and mentoring site teams

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

6+ years’ experience working on civil engineering projects

Working towards Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

CSCS (Professional / Manager level)

Eligible for UK security clearance (UK National)