Sub Agent

Sub Agent (Water Infrastructure) - Chichester

Are you an experienced civil engineering professional looking to make your mark on critical infrastructure? We are seeking a highly motivated Sub Agent to join a leading principal contractor for a major capital upgrade project at a Water Treatment Works (WTW) facility in Chichester. This is a long-term opportunity to contribute to the high-profile AMP8 infrastructure framework.

• Site Operational Management:Take hands-on operational control, overseeing daily delivery on-site and providing clear direction to site engineers, general foremen, direct workforces, and specialist sub-contractors.
• Production & Planning:Produce, manage, and drive 3-to-6 week lookahead schedules, proactively monitoring resource allocations to resolve operational bottlenecks early.
• Technical Interface:Coordinate technical queries (TQs), RFIs, and temporary works solutions while acting as the primary point of contact between design leads and site execution teams.
• Quality Assurance:Implement and monitor rigorous Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), oversee structural tolerances, maintain site diaries, and ensure the timely close-out of non-conformances.
• Safety Leadership:Review and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS), issue Permits to Dig/Work, and uphold zero-harm safety standards while working around live water processing assets.

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
• Proven track record as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer delivering heavy civils or infrastructure packages specifically within UK water facilities (WTW / WwTW).
• Strong practical knowledge of deep drainage, RC structures, earthworks, pipework systems, and temporary works management.
• Mandatory Certifications:Valid CSCS Card (Management/Black or Gold), SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• Desirable:Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Confined Spaces certification.

• Location:Chichester, West Sussex
• Contract Rate:£400 - £450 per day (LTD / IR35 Determination Pending)
• Duration:Long-Term Contract (AMP8 Framework)
• Start Date:Immediate / ASAP
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If this high-impact role is the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV if you are interested in this role.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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