Freelance Sub Agent

About the Role

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market‑leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies:
Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. We are seeking to recruit a Freelance Sub Agent to join our Highways team based at our Southam Site.

As a Sub Agent you will assist with the construction strategy, including kick‑off meetings, pre‑commencement documentation such as Method Statements, Environmental and Quality Plans, Construction programmes, procurement and design deliverable schedules. The role will liaise with the Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant, materials and temporary works to carry out the activities to the required standards, programme and budget.

The Sub Agent will also manage the site engineering team and be responsible for the performance and development of site and Section Engineers. Assisting with the coordination of construction operations, ensuring they conform to contract requirements and the required level of safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) is a key part of this role.

The position will assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting, site measurement, material reconciliations and cost control.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent.
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
• Previous experience in large scale highways projects is essential.
• Good team skills.
• Must hold a full UK drivers licence and have access to your own vehicle.
• SMSTS.
• Valid CSCS card, either Black, Gold, White, White/Yellow, Red Experienced or Red Provisional (6 months).

Competitive salary & benefits.

We will undertake relevant employment checks, including references, , driving licence, right to work in the UK, and for some roles additional checks. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process).