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Posted 21 July, 2026

Sub Agent

Linear Recruitment Ltd
Sheffield, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sub Agent to join a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor delivering a major city centre infrastructure and regeneration project in Sheffield. The Sub Agent will take responsibility for managing sections of highways, public realm and drainage works, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery while coordinating site teams, subcontractors and engineering activities within a live urban environment. Key Responsibilities: * Take ownership of a section of works, ensuring delivery in line with programme, budget and quality requirements. * Plan, coordinate and supervise site teams, subcontractors, plant and resources to achieve key project milestones. * Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance across site. * Ensure Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Permit to Work systems, site inductions and safety briefings are implemented effectively. * Oversee highways, public realm, drainage and associated civil engineering works, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and project requirements. * Produce and maintain site diaries, progress reports, quality records and project documentation. * Monitor programme performance and provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager. * Ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality assurance documentation and handover records are completed and maintained. * Build strong working relationships with the client, local stakeholders, site teams and the supply chain to ensure successful project delivery. * Identify and resolve construction challenges while driving continuous improvement, productivity and programme performance. Qualifications & Experience: * Previous experience working as a Sub Agent, Site Agent or Senior Engineer on highways, public realm, infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects. * HNC/HND, NVQ or Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. * SMSTS, CSCS Card and IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification. * Experience delivering highways improvements, drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete, paving or urban infrastructure works. * Strong knowledge of programme management, subcontractor coordination, quality assurance, ITPs and engineering documentation. * Proven ability to manage sections of work within live construction environments while maintaining safety, quality and programme. * Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. * Proficient in Microsoft Office and project reporting. * Full UK Driving Licence. Benefits: * Competitive salary with generous annual leave and the option to purchase additional holidays. * Company pension, private medical options and Employee Assistance Programme. * Cycle to Work scheme, employee share purchase scheme and a range of retail and lifestyle discounts. * Professional membership support, ongoing training and excellent career development opportunities. If you're an ambitious Sub Agent looking to take the next step on a major infrastructure project in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you