Details:
- Salary: £510 - 520 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Gloucester Gloucestershire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Job Title: Sub Agent - VRS & Signage Works
Location: Gloucester
Contract Type: Contract - Initial 6 Months (Scope for Extension)
Rate: £520 per day (PAYE/Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sub Agent to join a highways infrastructure project in Gloucester, taking responsibility for the delivery of Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) and signage installation works. This role is suited to a proactive, safety-focused engineer with strong supervisory experience, capable of managing subcontractors and driving quality, programme and commercial performance across a dedicated works package.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily VRS and signage installation activities
Supervise subcontractors and site operatives
Ensure works are completed safely and on programme
Check RAMS are in place and followed
Carry out site safety inspections
Monitor quality of installations against drawings and specifications
Coordinate traffic management requirements
Ensure correct setting out and installation of barriers and signs
Order and manage materials, plant, and labour resources
Attend site and progress meetings
Liaise with the client, designers, and stakeholders
Keep accurate site records and daily reports
Monitor progress and resolve site issues
Identify and report risks, delays, and changes
Assist with commercial tracking and variations
Ensure all quality paperwork and handover records are completed
Support the Site Agent/Project Manager in delivering the project safely, on time, and within budget
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Sub Agent, Section Engineer, or similar supervisory role on highways/infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of VRS (Vehicle Restraint Systems) and signage installation
Experience managing subcontractors and site operatives
Solid understanding of RAMS, site safety inspections, and traffic management coordination
Working knowledge of setting out and quality control against design drawings/specifications
Valid CSCS card
Desirable
SMSTS
Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor experience
Experience on National Highways or major roads schemes
Understanding of NEC contracts and commercial/variation tracking
What's on Offer
£520 per day, PAYE/Umbrella
Initial 6-month contract with strong scope for extension
Opportunity to lead a key works package on a live highways infrastructure project
To apply, please submit your CV