Sub Agent (Water Infrastructure) - Chichester

Are you an experienced civil engineering professional looking to make your mark on critical infrastructure? We are seeking a highly motivated Sub Agent to join a leading principal contractor for a major capital upgrade project at a Water Treatment Works (WTW) facility in Chichester. This is a long-term opportunity to contribute to the high-profile AMP8 infrastructure framework.

Responsibilities:

• Site Operational Management:Take hands-on operational control, overseeing daily delivery on-site and providing clear direction to site engineers, general foremen, direct workforces, and specialist sub-contractors.
• Production & Planning:Produce, manage, and drive 3-to-6 week lookahead schedules, proactively monitoring resource allocations to resolve operational bottlenecks early.
• Technical Interface:Coordinate technical queries (TQs), RFIs, and temporary works solutions while acting as the primary point of contact between design leads and site execution teams.
• Quality Assurance:Implement and monitor rigorous Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), oversee structural tolerances, maintain site diaries, and ensure the timely close-out of non-conformances.
• Safety Leadership:Review and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS), issue Permits to Dig/Work, and uphold zero-harm safety standards while working around live water processing assets.

Qualifications:

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
• Proven track record as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer delivering heavy civils or infrastructure packages specifically within UK water facilities (WTW / WwTW).
• Strong practical knowledge of deep drainage, RC structures, earthworks, pipework systems, and temporary works management.
• Mandatory Certifications:Valid CSCS Card (Management/Black or Gold), SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• Desirable:Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Confined Spaces certification.

Employment Details:

• Location:Chichester, West Sussex
• Contract Rate:£400 – £450 per day (LTD / IR35 Determination Pending)
• Duration:Long-Term Contract (AMP8 Framework)
• Start Date:Immediate / ASAP
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To Apply:

If this high-impact role is the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV if you are interested in this role.