Join Our Team as a Sub Agent!
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment? We’re on the lookout for a Sub Agent to join our Water Retain Barrier (WRB) team at the Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site!
Location & Hours
Location: Plymouth, Devonport Royal Dockyard - with remote working options available, plus occasional travel to the office.
Hours: 45 hours per week (07:30 – 17:00) - we offer flexibility, so just let us know your preferences when we chat!
About the Role
As a Sub Agent, you’ll play a vital role in our WRB team, ensuring construction excellence in a live MOD facility. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, security clearance is required (candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years).
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Lead and mentor team members while upholding high standards in health, safety, and environmental practices.
* Communicate effectively with management, technical specialists, clients, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
* Manage resources, monitor delivery against agreed programmes, and develop solutions to minimize potential impacts.
* Ensure all documentation, risk assessments, and test plans are properly maintained and followed.
* Support the agent with cost management systems and commercial reporting.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
* You have a degree, HND, HNC, or NVQ in Construction/Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
* You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
* You’re detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
* You have experience in construction/civils operations with SMSTS/SSSTS certification.
* You’re enthusiastic about working in a team environment while maintaining a caring approach to colleagues.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer our brilliant team a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and enjoy:
* Competitive salary and flexible working options.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the contributions of all our employees and are committed to shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives based on their experiences.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Security Clearance
Please note that due to the nature of this role, you will need to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which is conducted by the Cabinet Office’s United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency.
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great. #joinkier