Engineering Sub Agent, Civil Engineering

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
Contract: 12-month contract (likely extension)
Start: ASAP (realistically March, subject to clearance)
Hours: Monday-Friday, site based, 45 hours per week
Rate: Up to 440/day (Umbrella PAYE)

An experienced Sub Agent is required to support delivery of the Water Retaining Barrier works at Devonport Dockyard, a live MOD/Royal Navy facility. The role is fully site-based and involves managing engineering, subcontractors, safety, quality, programme, and commercial inputs within a secure environment.
BPSS clearance is required (can take up to 8 weeks).
Candidates must hold a NATO or MISWG passport and have 5 years UK residency.

• Support safe and efficient delivery of works in a live MOD environment

• Lead and manage engineering and site teams

• Manage subcontractors, resources, and site records

• Monitor progress against programme and implement mitigation where required

• Ensure RAMS, ITPs, and quality processes are in place and followed

• Support cost management, reporting, and BIM processes

Essential:

• Construction or engineering qualification (Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ or equivalent)

• Proven civils/construction delivery experience

• CSCS, SMSTS or SSSTS

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• Experience with lifting operations

Desirable:

• ICE IEng (or equivalent)

• Temporary Works experience

• RC/marine civils/steelwork experience

• Nuclear or Defence sector experience