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Sub Agent - BB

Company:Randstad CPE
Salary:£240 to £240 a day
Hours:Full-time
Location:Peterhead, AB42 3ED
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:21 Oct 2026
Closing date:28 Oct 2026
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Summary

Job Title:

Sub Agent

Site Office Location:

Located near AB42 3ED (approx. 6 miles / 12-minute drive west of Peterhead Town Centre). Convenient access from the A90 and Longside Road.

Shift hours:

7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday. The first 42 hours are paid at the normal rate; everything after that is paid at 1.25. Candidates are also required to work one Saturday a month from 7am to 13:00 pm

Pay rate:

£240 day rate inside IR35

Role Type:

Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

Sub Agent

to lead and control a dedicated section of works near Peterhead. Reporting to senior site management, you will lead a team of Section Engineers and Site Engineers, taking full ownership of engineering delivery, safe systems of work, quality assurance, productivity programming, and subcontractor management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership & Safety:

    Lead site safety with a Zero Harm focus, manage and coach engineers, and review/improve RAMS, permits (including Confined Space & Hot Works), and temporary works implementations.

  • Incident & Safety Management:

    Lead accident/incident investigations, conduct site/field audits, and carry out trend analysis to drive continuous safety improvements.

  • Engineering Control & Quality:

    Guide engineering staff on complex setting out, oversee technical problem solving, manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), and take ownership of handover documentation (Green Files).

  • Planning & Productivity:

    Produce fully resourced stage programmes, track KPIs, establish graphical progress monitors, and ensure alignment between section and short-term lookahead schedules.

  • Commercial & Subcontractor Management:

    Maintain detailed site diaries, manage subcontractor performance/procurement, monitor weekly costs against section budgets, and draft formal commercial correspondence.

Key Requirements & Experience

  • Essential Qualifications:

    Valid CSCS Card, SSSTS or SMSTS, and a full UK driving license.

  • Technical & Management Experience:

    Strong background leading engineering teams on major civil infrastructure projects (e.g., Earthworks, Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, or Roadworks).

  • H&S & Quality Expertise:

    Good working knowledge of current H&S legislation, incident investigation processes, RAMS creation, and handover certification.

  • Planning & Commercial Skills:

    Proven ability to create fully resourced stage programmes, track production KPIs, monitor section budgets, and manage subcontractors.

  • Desirable:

    Professional accreditation (e.g., ICE or IHT).

Location & Accessibility

  • Site Office Location:

    Located near AB42 3ED (approx. 6 miles / 12-minute drive west of Peterhead Town Centre).

  • Convenient access from the A90 and Longside Road.

Please note that candidates must have a valid driver's license to access the site.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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