Sub Agent

Posted 07 October 2025
Salary £420-£520 Day
Start Date asap
LocationShetland Islands
Job type Contract
Job DurationLong-Term
Discipline Civil EngineeringMarine
ReferenceJD-SUB AGENT- SHETLANDS

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily site operations for marine and heavy RC works, ensuring compliance with design, programme, and safety standards.

  • Manage sections of works including quay walls, marine piling interfaces, slipways, cofferdams, RC basements, and structural pours.

  • Supervise and coordinate site engineers, foremen, and subcontractors.

  • Monitor progress against the construction programme and report to the Site Agent/Project Manager.

  • Ensure ITPs, QA records, and technical documentation are accurately produced and maintained.

  • Liaise with the design team, marine specialists, and client representatives to resolve technical queries.

  • Promote and enforce strict health, safety, and environmental standards in line with company and regulatory policies.

  • Support temporary works coordination, method statements, risk assessments, and marine operations planning.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience working as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer on heavy RC marine or coastal infrastructure (quay walls, jetties, piers, sea defences, slipways, or similar).

  • Strong technical background in reinforced concrete, temporary works, and QA processes.

  • Experience managing teams and coordinating multiple work fronts.

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

  • Valid CSCS, SMSTS (or equivalent), and relevant engineering qualifications (HNC/HND/BEng).

  • Previous experience working on remote or coastal projects is advantageous.