Sub Agent - Water Retaining Barrier
Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
Contract: 12-month contract (likely extension)
Start: ASAP (realistically March, subject to clearance)
Hours: Monday-Friday, site based, 45 hours per week
Rate: Up to £440/day (Umbrella PAYE)
The Role
An experienced Sub Agent is required to support delivery of the Water Retaining Barrier works at Devonport Dockyard, a live MOD/Royal Navy facility. The role is fully site-based and involves managing engineering, subcontractors, safety, quality, programme, and commercial inputs within a secure environment.
BPSS clearance is required (can take up to 8 weeks).
Candidates must hold a NATO or MISWG passport and have 5 years UK residency.
Key Responsibilities
Support safe and efficient delivery of works in a live MOD environment
Lead and manage engineering and site teams
Manage subcontractors, resources, and site records
Monitor progress against programme and implement mitigation where required
Ensure RAMS, ITPs, and quality processes are in place and followed
Support cost management, reporting, and BIM processes
Requirements
Essential:
Construction or engineering qualification (Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ or equivalent)
Proven civils/construction delivery experience
CSCS, SMSTS or SSSTS
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Experience with lifting operations
Desirable:
ICE IEng (or equivalent)
Temporary Works experience
RC/marine civils/steelwork experience
Nuclear or Defence sector experience