Sub Agent

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Sub Agent on a 3 Month Rolling Contract based in Scotland.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to support the delivery of construction works on a major infrastructure project in Scotland. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a defined section of works, overseeing Section Engineers and Site Engineers, and ensuring that all activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, commercial awareness and experience managing site-based construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Site Management & Leadership: Lead and manage a section of construction works, coordinating Section Engineers, Site Engineers and subcontractors to ensure effective delivery.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Review and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), conduct site audits, investigate incidents and ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation.
• Permits & Temporary Works: Manage safe systems of work, including Confined Space and Hot Works Permits, and ensure temporary works are properly planned and implemented.
• Engineering & Technical Control: Oversee setting-out activities, resolve technical and construction issues, interpret drawings and liaise with design teams to address engineering queries.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure works comply with project specifications and quality standards, undertake inspections and audits, manage non-conformances, and oversee the preparation and submission of handover documentation.
• Programme & Productivity: Develop and manage fully resourced construction programmes, monitor progress against key milestones, track KPIs and implement improvements to maintain productivity.
• Commercial Management: Monitor budgets and weekly costs, maintain accurate site records and diaries, support subcontractor procurement, manage subcontractor performance and assist with commercial correspondence.
• Team Development: Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to site personnel, monitor competency and support the development of less experienced team members.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Sub Agent or in a similar senior site engineering or construction management position.
• Strong experience managing construction activities within a relevant civil engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of construction processes, including one or more of the following: earthworks, drainage, pavements, communications, structures or roadworks.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, RAMS, incident investigation and safe systems of work.
• Experience with construction programming, resource allocation, productivity monitoring and KPI reporting.
• Understanding of quality management systems, inspections, handover documentation and certification.
• Commercial awareness, including cost monitoring, subcontractor management and maintaining accurate project records.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Current CSCS card and full UK driving licence.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours or night shifts when required.
• Professional accreditation, such as ICE or IHT.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong independent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!