Sub Agent Major Infrastructure Project (MOD Site) Location: Plymouth Devonport Royal Dockyard Rate: £400 £440 per day (depending on experience/qualifications) + £50 lodge Schedule: Site based, Monday to Friday Eligibility: British Nationals only (due to project security requirements) Clearance: BPSS + SC clearance (processed during onboarding) About the Opportunity Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a major and highly sensitive infrastructure redevelopment programme within a live Ministry of Defence facility in Plymouth. This role is ideal for a technically strong, organised and proactive individual looking to step up in responsibility, with direct involvement in engineering delivery, team leadership and programme performance. You will support the Agent in coordinating construction activities, managing engineering teams, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with project requirements. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination & Delivery Lead and supervise engineering staff, ensuring all works are accurately set out before activities commence. Review and maintain daily diaries and high quality record keeping for all activities under your remit. Monitor delivery performance against programme and construction methods, identifying shortfalls and implementing mitigation measures. Health, Safety & Quality Uphold and promote high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance. Review and authorise RAMS, Inspection & Test Plans and activity plans before works begin. Ensure site processes and documentation are followed consistently and meet project audit requirements. Stakeholder Communication & Leadership Communicate effectively with planners, commercial staff, engineers, management teams, supply chain partners and client representatives. Lead, mentor and develop junior team members, supporting performance reviews and training needs. Maintain strong working relations with delivery teams, general foremen, and subcontractors. Commercial & Resource Management Assist with monthly and quarterly commercial forecasting and reporting. Ensure sufficient labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources are procured and available on time. Support the Agent with cost management systems, programme production and quantitative forecasting. Technical Oversight Ensure accurate measurement and preparation of records for commercial and payment purposes. Adopt and promote BIM technologies in accordance with the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP). Review system performance, develop improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement across the project. What We re Looking For Essential Degree / HND / HNC / NVQ in Construction, Engineering or related discipline. Proven track record in delivering construction, civils or logistics operations. CSCS (Academically or Professionally Qualified / Supervisory / Manager). SMSTS or SSSTS. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. Experience managing engineering teams and supervising site staff. Commercial awareness and proactive approach to problem solving. Experience with reinforced concrete. Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Desirable Working toward or holding ICE Incorporated status (or equivalent). Temporary Works Supervisor experience. Experience in RC/marine civils/steelwork/industrial coatings. Prior experience on nuclear or defence sector projects. Security Requirements British Nationals only can be considered. BPSS clearance required (approx. 8 weeks). SC clearance required thereafter (approx. 4 weeks). Carmichael UK will support you through the clearance process.
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
Sub Agent Major Infrastructure Project (MOD Site) Location: Plymouth Devonport Royal Dockyard Rate: £400 £440 per day (depending on experience/qualifications) + £50 lodge Schedule: Site based, Monday to Friday Eligibility: British Nationals only (due to project security requirements) Clearance: BPSS + SC clearance (processed during onboarding) About the Opportunity Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a major and highly sensitive infrastructure redevelopment programme within a live Ministry of Defence facility in Plymouth. This role is ideal for a technically strong, organised and proactive individual looking to step up in responsibility, with direct involvement in engineering delivery, team leadership and programme performance. You will support the Agent in coordinating construction activities, managing engineering teams, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with project requirements. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination & Delivery Lead and supervise engineering staff, ensuring all works are accurately set out before activities commence. Review and maintain daily diaries and high quality record keeping for all activities under your remit. Monitor delivery performance against programme and construction methods, identifying shortfalls and implementing mitigation measures. Health, Safety & Quality Uphold and promote high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance. Review and authorise RAMS, Inspection & Test Plans and activity plans before works begin. Ensure site processes and documentation are followed consistently and meet project audit requirements. Stakeholder Communication & Leadership Communicate effectively with planners, commercial staff, engineers, management teams, supply chain partners and client representatives. Lead, mentor and develop junior team members, supporting performance reviews and training needs. Maintain strong working relations with delivery teams, general foremen, and subcontractors. Commercial & Resource Management Assist with monthly and quarterly commercial forecasting and reporting. Ensure sufficient labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources are procured and available on time. Support the Agent with cost management systems, programme production and quantitative forecasting. Technical Oversight Ensure accurate measurement and preparation of records for commercial and payment purposes. Adopt and promote BIM technologies in accordance with the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP). Review system performance, develop improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement across the project. What We re Looking For Essential Degree / HND / HNC / NVQ in Construction, Engineering or related discipline. Proven track record in delivering construction, civils or logistics operations. CSCS (Academically or Professionally Qualified / Supervisory / Manager). SMSTS or SSSTS. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. Experience managing engineering teams and supervising site staff. Commercial awareness and proactive approach to problem solving. Experience with reinforced concrete. Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Desirable Working toward or holding ICE Incorporated status (or equivalent). Temporary Works Supervisor experience. Experience in RC/marine civils/steelwork/industrial coatings. Prior experience on nuclear or defence sector projects. Security Requirements British Nationals only can be considered. BPSS clearance required (approx. 8 weeks). SC clearance required thereafter (approx. 4 weeks). Carmichael UK will support you through the clearance process.
Kier Nuclear Projects - Expression of Interest About Kier At Kier Group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver vital infrastructure across the UK and to build lasting legacies through supporting our clients and the communities in which we operate. With an order book value in excess of £10bn, we're committed to building resilience and creating innovative solutions for our customers. Within our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks business we have exciting opportunities in constructing, maintaining, and upgrading vital nuclear facilities. At Kier we believe in 'Building for a Sustainable World' and clean energy is at the heart of that. Be part of shaping the future in Plymouth As we prepare for future growth and expansion of work at Devonport Royal Dockyard, the largest naval base in Western Europe, we are inviting expressions of interest from skilled and ambitious professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals for the following roles: Site Engineers Section Engineers Sub Agents Quality Engineer Supply Chain Quality Engineer Document Controller Senior Document Controller Commercial Assistant / Cost Supervisor Quality Manager BIM Manager Temporary Works Coordinator Temporary Works Administrator Synchro Digital Administrator Mechanical Package Manager Electrical Authorised Person Construction Manager This is your opportunity to register your interest and position yourself for potential roles on upcoming major projects that will help shape the local landscape. Your experience We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! We are particularly interested in hearing from people with the following: Tier 1 or Tier 2 Construction experience Heavy Civils experience or similar transferable skills Experience working on large complex infrastructure projects Capability to travel to Plymouth, subsistence packages available if criteria met What happens next Once you've registered your interest, your details will be securely saved in our talent pool and highlighted against upcoming opportunities. As soon as a role becomes available that matches your skills and preferences, we will reach out to you directly so you can be among the first to explore the opportunity. By registering now, you're putting yourself at the front of the queue for future positions and giving yourself the best chance to step into a rewarding career when the perfect role arises. Flexible working built for you We understand that a one size fits all approach to working hours doesn't reflect reality, and we are fully open to flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, compressed hours, and job shares. We also operate an agile working approach, which allows our teams to work in ways that balance business needs with individual circumstances, helping you perform at your best while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Rewards and benefits We're proud to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Want to see what we have to offer, take a closer look here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . Right to work & security clearance Any expression of interest will be subject to holding the required right to work in the UK in order to comply with the relevant UK legislation. We will request to see evidence of your right to work as part of the selection process. We reserve the right to withdraw any offer should the required evidence not be provided. For all positions at Devonport Dockyard you will also require Security Clearance as part of the vetting process.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Kier Nuclear Projects - Expression of Interest About Kier At Kier Group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver vital infrastructure across the UK and to build lasting legacies through supporting our clients and the communities in which we operate. With an order book value in excess of £10bn, we're committed to building resilience and creating innovative solutions for our customers. Within our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks business we have exciting opportunities in constructing, maintaining, and upgrading vital nuclear facilities. At Kier we believe in 'Building for a Sustainable World' and clean energy is at the heart of that. Be part of shaping the future in Plymouth As we prepare for future growth and expansion of work at Devonport Royal Dockyard, the largest naval base in Western Europe, we are inviting expressions of interest from skilled and ambitious professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals for the following roles: Site Engineers Section Engineers Sub Agents Quality Engineer Supply Chain Quality Engineer Document Controller Senior Document Controller Commercial Assistant / Cost Supervisor Quality Manager BIM Manager Temporary Works Coordinator Temporary Works Administrator Synchro Digital Administrator Mechanical Package Manager Electrical Authorised Person Construction Manager This is your opportunity to register your interest and position yourself for potential roles on upcoming major projects that will help shape the local landscape. Your experience We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! We are particularly interested in hearing from people with the following: Tier 1 or Tier 2 Construction experience Heavy Civils experience or similar transferable skills Experience working on large complex infrastructure projects Capability to travel to Plymouth, subsistence packages available if criteria met What happens next Once you've registered your interest, your details will be securely saved in our talent pool and highlighted against upcoming opportunities. As soon as a role becomes available that matches your skills and preferences, we will reach out to you directly so you can be among the first to explore the opportunity. By registering now, you're putting yourself at the front of the queue for future positions and giving yourself the best chance to step into a rewarding career when the perfect role arises. Flexible working built for you We understand that a one size fits all approach to working hours doesn't reflect reality, and we are fully open to flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, compressed hours, and job shares. We also operate an agile working approach, which allows our teams to work in ways that balance business needs with individual circumstances, helping you perform at your best while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Rewards and benefits We're proud to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Want to see what we have to offer, take a closer look here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . Right to work & security clearance Any expression of interest will be subject to holding the required right to work in the UK in order to comply with the relevant UK legislation. We will request to see evidence of your right to work as part of the selection process. We reserve the right to withdraw any offer should the required evidence not be provided. For all positions at Devonport Dockyard you will also require Security Clearance as part of the vetting process.
Kier Nuclear Projects - Expression of Interest About Kier At Kier Group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver vital infrastructure across the UK and build lasting legacies through supporting our clients and communities in which we operate. With an order book value in excess of £10bn, we're committed to building resilience and creating innovative solutions for our customers. Within our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks business we have exciting opportunities in constructing, maintaining, and upgrading vital nuclear facilities. At Kier we believe in 'Building for a Sustainable World' and clean energy is at the heart of that. Be Part of Shaping the Future in Suffolk As we prepare for future growth and expansion in the Suffolk region, we are inviting expressions of interest from skilled and ambitious professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals for the following roles: Works Manager Chief Engineer Engineering Manager Office Manager Section Engineer Site Engineers General Foreman Lifting Operations Supervisors Planner Plant Operatives General Operatives Ground workers Drain Layers Concrete workers This is your opportunity to register your interest and position yourself for potential roles on upcoming major projects that will help shape the local landscape. Your Experience We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! We are particularly interested in hearing from people with the following: Tier 1 or Tier 2 Construction experience Buried Networks and Heavy Civils experience Driving Licence What Happens Next Once you've registered your interest, your details will be securely saved in our talent pool and highlighted against upcoming opportunities. As soon as a role becomes available that matches your skills and preferences, we will reach out to you directly so you can be among the first to explore the opportunity. By registering now, you're putting yourself at the front of the queue for future positions and giving yourself the best chance to step into a rewarding career when the perfect role arises. Flexible Working Built for You We understand that a one size fits all approach to working hours doesn't reflect reality, and we are fully open to flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, compressed hours, and job shares. We also operate an agile working approach, which allows our teams to work in ways that balance business needs with individual circumstances, helping you perform at your best while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to =KW1
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Kier Nuclear Projects - Expression of Interest About Kier At Kier Group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver vital infrastructure across the UK and build lasting legacies through supporting our clients and communities in which we operate. With an order book value in excess of £10bn, we're committed to building resilience and creating innovative solutions for our customers. Within our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks business we have exciting opportunities in constructing, maintaining, and upgrading vital nuclear facilities. At Kier we believe in 'Building for a Sustainable World' and clean energy is at the heart of that. Be Part of Shaping the Future in Suffolk As we prepare for future growth and expansion in the Suffolk region, we are inviting expressions of interest from skilled and ambitious professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals for the following roles: Works Manager Chief Engineer Engineering Manager Office Manager Section Engineer Site Engineers General Foreman Lifting Operations Supervisors Planner Plant Operatives General Operatives Ground workers Drain Layers Concrete workers This is your opportunity to register your interest and position yourself for potential roles on upcoming major projects that will help shape the local landscape. Your Experience We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! We are particularly interested in hearing from people with the following: Tier 1 or Tier 2 Construction experience Buried Networks and Heavy Civils experience Driving Licence What Happens Next Once you've registered your interest, your details will be securely saved in our talent pool and highlighted against upcoming opportunities. As soon as a role becomes available that matches your skills and preferences, we will reach out to you directly so you can be among the first to explore the opportunity. By registering now, you're putting yourself at the front of the queue for future positions and giving yourself the best chance to step into a rewarding career when the perfect role arises. Flexible Working Built for You We understand that a one size fits all approach to working hours doesn't reflect reality, and we are fully open to flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, compressed hours, and job shares. We also operate an agile working approach, which allows our teams to work in ways that balance business needs with individual circumstances, helping you perform at your best while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to =KW1