Engineering Sub Agent, Civil Engineering

Location: South Yorkshire

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to step into site management, or a proven Sub Agent looking for a clear pathway to becoming a Site Agent and Project Manager?

We are partnering with a highly respected, established regional civil engineering contractor to recruit a permanent Sub Agent. This business is widely recognised for its commitment to workforce development and long-term career progression. The successful candidate will join a supportive team environment, initially based from a regional office (c.2 months) to understand the company's frameworks, before taking on day-to-day operational management responsibilities on regional highways, infrastructure, and civil engineering schemes across the South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire areas.

The Role

Working either as the designated second-in-command on major schemes or directly managing smaller, fast-paced infrastructure packages, your responsibilities will include:

Operational Management:
Efficiently managing on-site safety, quality control, cost management, and project timeline performance.

Technical Support:
Interpreting and implementing engineering drawings and technical specifications accurately.

Planning & Programming:
Utilising ASTA Power project software to track, update, and manage project schedules.

Commercial Awareness:
Working closely with commercial teams to identify scope variations contractually and protect project margins.

Health & Safety:
Upholding rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards on site, including the drafting and implementation of RAMS.

About You (Skills & Qualifications)

To succeed in this role, you must possess a background within the civil engineering sector.

We welcome applications from individuals with approximately 5 to 6 years of industry experience who can demonstrate:

A Degree in Civil Engineering, an NVQ Level 4 in Construction Management, or an equivalent technical qualification.

A valid CSCS Black Card (or a clear route to achieving it), SMSTS, and First Aid certification.

Practical experience and a solid understanding of civil engineering principles (muck-shifting, drainage, highways, or infrastructure works).

Familiarity with ASTA Power project or similar scheduling software.

A collaborative team ethic, strong self-motivation, and a genuine desire to develop your career toward Project Management.

What's on Offer?

Our client values talent and offers a flexible salary starting point between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum, open to negotiation for individuals who bring exceptional technical expertise. This is backed by a highly competitive permanent benefits package including a company vehicle or allowance, fuel card, pension, and structured corporate training.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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