Sub Agent - BB

Job Title:

Sub Agent

Site Office

Location:

Located near AB42 3ED
(approx. 6 miles / 12-minute drive west of Peterhead Town Centre). Convenient access from the A90 and Longside Road.

Shift hours: 7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday. The first 42 hours are paid at the normal rate; everything after that is paid at 1.25. Candidates are also required to work one Saturday a month from 7am to 13:00 pm

Pay rate: £240 day rate inside IR35

Role Type:
Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to lead and control a dedicated section of works near Peterhead. Reporting to senior site management, you will lead a team of Section Engineers and Site Engineers, taking full ownership of engineering delivery, safe systems of work, quality assurance, productivity programming, and subcontractor management.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Safety:
Lead site safety with a Zero Harm focus, manage and coach engineers, and review/improve RAMS, permits (including Confined Space & Hot Works), and temporary works implementations.
Incident & Safety Management:
Lead accident/incident investigations, conduct site/field audits, and carry out trend analysis to drive continuous safety improvements.
Engineering Control & Quality:
Guide engineering staff on complex setting out, oversee technical problem solving, manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), and take ownership of handover documentation (Green Files).
Planning & Productivity:
Produce fully resourced stage programmes, track KPIs, establish graphical progress monitors, and ensure alignment between section and short-term lookahead schedules.
Commercial & Subcontractor Management:
Maintain detailed site diaries, manage subcontractor performance/procurement, monitor weekly costs against section budgets, and draft formal commercial correspondence.

Key Requirements & Experience

Essential

Qualifications:

Valid CSCS Card, SSSTS or SMSTS, and a full UK driving license.
Technical & Management

Experience:

Strong background leading engineering teams on major civil infrastructure projects (e.g., Earthworks, Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, or Roadworks).
H&S & Quality Expertise:
Good working knowledge of current H&S legislation, incident investigation processes, RAMS creation, and handover certification.
Planning & Commercial

Skills:

Proven ability to create fully resourced stage programmes, track production KPIs, monitor section budgets, and manage subcontractors.
Desirable:
Professional accreditation (e.g., ICE or IHT).Location & Accessibility

Site Office

Location:

Located near AB42 3ED
(approx. 6 miles / 12-minute drive west of Peterhead Town Centre).
Convenient access from the A90 and Longside Road.

Please note that candidates must have a valid driver's license to access the site.

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