Sub Agent – Civil Engineering

Engineering
Dumfriesshire
June 15, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Sub Agent

Search are actively recruiting for a Sub Agent for a large civil engineering / marine project in Dumfries on behalf of one of our key clients who are an established contractor in the water sector.

Our client

  • Our client is a contractor who has been operating for over 70 years across the UK working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on well-known and celebrated projects;
  • Well-respected and successful, our client has secured a substantial contract and are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join their team;
  • This is an excellent opportunity to join a company which has been steadily growing since their inception, and with scope for work for years to come.

What you’ll be doing:

  • The successful Sub Agent will be working on large civil engineering / water project in Dumfries;
  • Manage the daily operations on site and ensure project timescales are met within a safe and accurate fashion,
  • Reporting weekly to the Contracts Manager on key aspects of progress issues and concerns,
  • Contribute and help to ensure that success throughout all projects is achieved by delivering the programme on time,
  • Support Site Engineers on site,
  • Any other site management duties as required.

What you’ll need to be successful:

  • Ideally, the candidate will be degree-educated within civil engineering;
  • At least 2 years’ experience as a Sub Agent;
  • Previous civil engineering, NEC and Microsoft Project experience is essential;
  • Marine experience is highly desirable but not essential;
  • Valid CSCS, SMSTS, is essential;
  • Flexibility on location is essential.

What’s in it for you

  • Attractive annual salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience;
  • Very attractive benefits package including car, pension, health cover, bonus and living away allowance;

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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