Sub Agent

Posted 21 July 2025
Salary £40k - 50k per year
LocationGlasgow
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000060034

Job description

Job Title: Sub Agent - Scotland
Package: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
I am recruiting on behalf of my client, a leading civil engineering contractor operating across Scotland and Northern England. Due to ongoing success and a strong pipeline of infrastructure work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Sub Agent to support the delivery of complex heavy civils projects.
This is a role for someone with a strong background in earthworks, drainage, highways, and reinforced concrete who is happy to work across multiple sites in Scotland. Accommodation and subsistence are provided when working away from home.
Responsibilities:
·Take overall responsibility for specific sections of work, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality delivery
·Lead daily coordination of engineers, subcontractors, and site teams
·Monitor progress against programme and resolve technical or logistical challenges on site
·Review and manage documentation including RAMS, ITPs, and site records
·Interface with the client, design teams, and senior management during progress and design meetings
·Ensure work is carried out to spec and in accordance with health, safety, and environmental requirements
·Support the Site Agent/Project Manager in delivering site objectives and managing resources effectively
Requirements:
·Prior experience in a Sub Agent or experienced Site Engineer role on heavy civils/infrastructure projects
·Strong technical knowledge of earthworks, deep drainage, highways, and concrete structures
·Proficient with setting out, quality assurance, and construction methodologies
·CSCS card, SMSTS, and First Aid essential
·Temporary Works Supervisor and other relevant tickets desirable
·Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline
·Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
·Full UK Driving Licence
·Willingness to travel across sites in Scotland
Package:
·£40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
·Car allowance + mileage
·Accommodation & subsistence covered when working away
·Opportunity to work on some of Scotland's most critical infrastructure schemes
·Real career progression within a leading and growing contractor
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Amy Maxwell at Carrington West on 02393876081 or email at amy.maxwell@carringtonwest.com for more information.
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