Engineering Sub Agent, Civil Engineering

Overview

Join our team at KierBAM, a Joint Venture partnership delivering the exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. As a Sub Agent, you'll play a vital role in our Water Retain Barrier team, bringing your expertise to this significant project. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, security clearance is required (candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years).

• Lead and mentor team members while maintaining high standards in health, safety and environmental practices.
• Communicate effectively with management, technical specialists, clients and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Manage resources, monitor delivery against agreed programmes, and develop solutions to minimise any potential impacts.
• Ensure all documentation, risk assessments and test plans are properly maintained and followed.
• Support the agent with cost management systems and commercial reporting.
• Work within a live MOD facility delivering construction excellence.

• Degree, HND, HNC or NVQ in Construction/Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Experience in construction/civils operations and possession of SMSTS/SSSTS certification.
• Enthusiastic about working in a team environment while maintaining a caring approach to colleagues.

• Security clearance (SC) required; will be completed during or before employment by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency.
• Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis; no discrimination based on conviction history.

45 hours per week (07:30 – 17:00) – some flexibility on hours available if desired.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us.