Sub Agent

Posted 01 December 2025
Salary £400 - £480/day
Start Date ASAP
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne
Job type Contract
Job Duration12 Months
Discipline Management and Supervisory
ReferenceSub Agent Civils Newcastle

Job description

​We are looking for an experienced Sub Agent to join a major heavy civils project in Newcastle. This is a long-term opportunity supporting complex structural, earthworks and reinforced concrete operations on a high-value scheme.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Site Agent and Project Manager with daily delivery of site activities.

  • Coordinate site engineers, subcontractors, plant and materials to meet programme milestones.

  • Lead setting-out verification, quality checks and ITP management.

  • Oversee H&S compliance, ensuring RAMS, permits and safe systems of work are followed.

  • Manage reporting, site records, and progress updates.

  • Resolve technical queries and support delivery of temporary works.

  • Maintain strong communication with client reps, design teams and internal departments.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Sub Agent or Senior Site Engineer on heavy civils projects (earthworks, structures, RC, highways, or major infrastructure).

  • Strong technical background with excellent understanding of QA processes.

  • CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid (or equivalent).

  • Ability to lead teams, problem-solve and drive productivity.

  • Confident managing technical documentation and site compliance.

What’s on Offer

  • Outside IR35 day rate: £400 – £480

  • Full 12-month pipeline of continuous work

  • Opportunity to join a major civils scheme with long-term prospects

If this is something that sounds of interest please apply and someone from the office will be in contact