Sub Agent - Highways

Overview

I am working on behalf of a main contractor to recruit a Sub Agent (Infrastructure) for a major new 6.5 km strategic link road in Suffolk. The scheme involves significant earthworks, new junctions/roundabouts at each end, extensive drainage and SuDS installation, and complex interfaces with environmental and archaeological constraints. We’re seeking Sub Agents with either a strong Roadworks background and/or Structures experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Agent and Project Manager to deliver the programme for a 6.5 km link road, ensuring milestones, budget and quality are met.

• Day-to-day management of an assigned section of works: supervise site teams and supply chain, manage plant and materials, and control programme delivery.

• Produce and maintain site programmes, site diaries and all statutory records; prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.

• Drive compliance with Health, Safety, Environment and Quality requirements: ensure RAMS, Permit to Work systems, site inductions and toolbox talks are implemented and recorded.

• Oversee temporary works, traffic management and site access arrangements, including coordination of haul roads and vehicle routing.

• Manage drainage and flood-risk mitigation measures as part of permanent and temporary works (implementation of SuDS features such as swales and infiltration basins where required).

• Maintain the QA file and ensure completion of inspections, audits and non-conformance resolution.

• Deliver environmental commitments on site: implement mitigation measures from the Landscape & Ecology Management Plan, supervise reinstatement and habitat protection, and work with ecological specialists and statutory consultees.

• Support archaeological watching briefs and works in areas where heritage mitigation is required, ensuring contractors follow prescribed archaeological procedures.

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with the client, local authorities, highways teams and local communities; proactively manage enquiries and local impacts.

• Report programme, cost and performance to the Project Manager and escalate issues early.

Qualifications

• Background in highways / civil engineering delivery — either focused on Roadworks (earthworks, surfacing, drainage, TM) or Structures (culverts, retaining structures, bridge/overbridge elements).

• Relevant qualification: Degree/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience.

• Proven site management experience delivering medium/large highways or infrastructure projects.

• Competent understanding of SuDS, flood risk mitigation and relevant technical/consent drivers.

• Experience working with environmental constraints (protected habitats, SSSI buffers) and archaeological requirements is highly desirable.

• SMSTS (or equivalent), CSCS (Managerial card), NEBOSH or IOSH desirable.

• Strong IT skills (programme trackers, reporting, document control).

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to be site-based in Suffolk.

Benefits

• Subsistence towards accommodation and food when working on site. 

• Competitive salary and package (reflecting role and experience).

• Generous holiday entitlement with options to purchase additional days.

• Corporate discounts and Cycle to Work scheme.

• Comprehensive pension plan and family leave policy.

• Regular Save As You Earn / share purchase scheme and employee assistance programme.

• Private medical scheme options for salaried employees and employer paid professional body membership relevant to the role.

If you’re experienced in highways or structures delivery and want to be part of a high-profile, environmentally sensitive road construction programme in Suffolk, please apply now!