Highway Sub Agent

Sub Agent - Major Highways Infrastructure Project Location: Ballinluig, Perthshire, Scotland Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum - Dependent on Experience Contract: Permanent Are you an experienced Sub Agent looking to develop your career on a major highways infrastructure project? Do you want to take ownership of key construction activities, work alongside an experienced project team and play an important role in delivering a high-profile highways scheme in Scotland? My client is an established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major highways and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a technically challenging scheme while building your experience and progressing towards a Site Agent or Project Management position. What You'll Be Doing As a Sub Agent, you will support the Site Agent and Project Manager in coordinating and delivering construction activities on a major highways project in Ballinluig. Your responsibilities will include:

• You will manage and coordinate daily construction activities across designated sections of the highways project.
• You will supervise site engineers, subcontractors and construction teams to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• You will assist with planning and programming works, monitoring progress against project milestones.
• You will oversee construction activities including earthworks, drainage, road construction, structures and associated infrastructure.
• You will ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• You will prepare and review RAMS, inspection and test plans, and other relevant site documentation.
• You will support the Site Agent with resource planning, subcontractor management and programme delivery.
• You will identify technical challenges and work collaboratively with the project team to implement practical solutions.
• You will ensure health, safety and environmental standards are maintained throughout construction.
• You will liaise with the commercial team to support cost control, reporting and subcontractor coordination. What You'll Need To be successful in this Sub Agent position, you will ideally have:
• Previous experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Site Engineer or in a similar role within civil engineering.
• Experience working on highways, roads or major infrastructure projects.
• A strong technical understanding of earthworks, drainage, highways construction and associated civil engineering activities.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supervising site engineering teams.
• A good understanding of construction programmes, technical drawings and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial procedures would be advantageous.
• SMSTS or SSSTS and a relevant CSCS card.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent practical experience. What's on Offer?
• Salary up to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to work on a major highways infrastructure project in Ballinluig, Perthshire.
• Exposure to technically challenging construction works on a significant infrastructure scheme.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Site Agents and Project Managers.
• Clear opportunities to develop towards Site Agent and Project Management positions.
• Long-term career development within an established civil engineering contractor. Interested? If you're a Sub Agent or experienced Senior Site Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a major highways project in Ballinluig and develop your experience on a significant infrastructure scheme. Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Footnote

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us