Civils Sub Agent (Contract)
Location: West London, close to a major international airport
About the Opportunity
Our client is a leading construction contractor with a long-standing presence on a major UK transport hub, delivering complex infrastructure projects to high standards of quality, safety and environmental performance. Working under a long-term framework, they deliver design and build projects across both airside and landside areas, including pavement rehabilitation, critical utilities replacement and the redevelopment of operational areas. The programme is ongoing, with further major resurfacing works in planning. Work is carefully planned around critical live assets, with close engagement across a wide range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Follow company procedures, including method statements, risk assessments and briefings, setting a strong example on health, safety, quality and environmental standards
Support the Agent with cost management and programme preparation
Mentor site engineers to maintain strong engineering control and accurate records
Work with commercial teams to ensure measurement and payment records are accurate and timely
Work with the Agent to allocate labour, plant, materials and temporary works designs
Flag potential commercial or contractual risks to the Agent
Manage material orders and supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery
Manage subcontractors to ensure services are delivered effectively and in line with company policies
Promote company values in all dealings with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and external contacts
Deliver daily activity briefings and keep a regular site diarySkills and Experience
Developing commercial and contractual knowledge, with evidence of practical application
Experience in a cost-conscious environment
Good people management experience
Experience managing subcontractors
Valid CSCS card
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors
Technical civil engineering knowledge, with proven Section Engineer-level site experience across both civils and utilities projects
Computer literate
Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent (desirable)To apply: Contact Jade Ferreira at Smart4 EPC, | (phone number removed)
