Sub Agent

Location: Swaffham, Norfolk

Contract Rate: £380 - £430 per day (CIS or LTD / Outside IR35)

Duration: 1 Year +

Sector: Energy Infrastructure / Converter Station

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a major energy infrastructure project delivering a new Converter Station near Swaffham, Norfolk.

This is a long-term, 1-year+ contract providing an essential extra pair of operational hands on-site. Working closely with the project management team, you will take operational ownership of the structural steelwork and external cladding / building envelope packages, driving daily subcontractor delivery, managing site interfaces, and administering NEC site processes.

• Subcontractor Management: Lead the day-to-day site coordination of specialist structural steel erection and cladding subcontractors, managing craneage schedules, logistics, and work sequencing on the converter station build.

• NEC Contract Administration: Proactively manage site operations under NEC contract conditions, identifying delays and site variations early, raising Early Warning Notices (EWNs), and assisting with compensation event records.

• Programme & Lookaheads: Establish, update, and drive 3-to-4 week lookahead programmes, identifying potential bottlenecks to ensure package milestones are achieved safely and on time.

• Quality Assurance (QA): Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), verify bolt torquing records, structural alignment, cladding weatherproofing details, and manage sign-off documentation.

• Safety & Working at Height: Lead pre-start briefings and toolbox talks, challenge and review specialist RAMS, issue daily site permits, and uphold high safety standards within a high-voltage substation/converter station environment.

• Experience: Proven track record as a Sub Agent managing structural steel framing and industrial cladding packages on large-scale infrastructure, power, substation, or converter station projects.

• NEC Knowledge: Strong operational working knowledge of NEC contracts, specifically raising Early Warnings (EWNs) and managing subcontractor site changes.

• Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering (or equivalent practical site experience).

• Mandatory Tickets:

  • Valid CSCS Card (Black or Gold)

  • SMSTS

  • First Aid at Work

• Desirable: Working at Height training, Appointed Person / Slinger awareness, or substation/BESC safety awareness.

If this is something that interests you please apply or reach out directly.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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skills

design

qualifications

CSCS

education

bachelors degree