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United Kingdom, South Yorkshire Employment contract 40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 30, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • Efficiently managing on-site safety, quality control, cost management, and project timeline performance
  • Interpreting and implementing engineering drawings and technical specifications accurately
  • Utilising ASTA Powerproject software to track, update, and manage project schedules
  • Working closely with commercial teams to identify scope variations contractually and protect project margins
  • Upholding rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards on site, including drafting and implementing RAMS

Requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, NVQ Level 4 in Construction Management, or equivalent technical qualification
  • Valid CSCS Black Card (or clear route to achieving it)
  • SMSTS
  • First Aid certification
  • Approximately 5-6 years industry experience
  • Practical experience and understanding of civil engineering principles (muck-shifting, drainage, highways, or infrastructure works)
  • Familiarity with ASTA Powerproject or similar scheduling software
  • Collaborative team ethic
  • Strong self-motivation
  • Desire to develop career toward Project Management

What we offer

  • Car Allowance
  • Competitive Salary
  • Pension
  • Bonus
  • Pathway to Project Management
  • Company vehicle or allowance
  • Fuel card
  • Structured corporate training

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