Job Description
Who are MJ Church
MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.
Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.
The Role
We are recruiting for a Sub Agent to support the delivery of our multi-disciplinary civil engineering project at Devonport, Plymouth. This is a key role reporting to the Site Agents and working closely with the wider site and commercial teams.
As Sub Agent, you will:
* Lead the preparation and submission of RAMS and quality documentation.
* Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System and maintain accurate records.
* Support works including secant and sheet piling, temporary works, earthworks, FRC and general groundworks.
* Produce material reconciliations based on design take-offs to monitor trends and inform commercial reporting.
* Assist the site General Foreman in managing daily labour and plant records, verbal instructions, and allocation sheets.
* Liaise with Site Agents and QS team to ensure potential costs, savings, and entitlements are properly captured.
* Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the Principal Contractor and their engineering team.
* Produce and issue weekly 4-week lookahead programmes using MS Project and lead internal review meetings prior to Client submission.
* Engage with MJ Church support services to meet internal procedures and project requirements.
* Represent the company professionally, upholding our values of collaboration, integrity, and commitment.
Who you are
You bring strong technical experience across multiple civil engineering disciplines and a proactive, commercially aware mindset. You’re confident working with internal teams and external stakeholders, adaptable to changing site needs, and thrive in a collaborative environment. You’re keen to broaden your knowledge and develop further within a supportive team.
Key skills:
* HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
* Experience on civil engineering schemes up to £50M.
* Strong understanding of site documentation, quality systems and material reconciliation.
* Commercial awareness and willingness to develop further.
* MS Project (MPP) and AutoCAD competence.
Certifications:
* CSCS (essential)
* SSSTS (required)
What we offer
* Salary up to £55,000
* Company vehicle or car allowance
* On Site parking
* Company pension
* Holiday buy and sell scheme