Full-Time

Sub Agent

Civils

Posted on 8/18/2026

Deadline 7/14/27
John Sisk & Son

John Sisk & Son

Construction and engineering contractor

No salary listed

Pudsey, UK

In Person

The role is site-based on a construction project; flexible and remote working is mentioned but not defined as fully remote or hybrid.

Category
Facilities Operations (1)
Requirements
  • A trade or technical background is required.
  • IOSH or equivalent health and safety management training is required.
  • Knowledge of temporary works and excavation safety is required.
  • Knowledge of permitting requirements for live energy works is required.
  • Knowledge of working at heights and scaffolding is required.
  • Knowledge of lifting and cranage operations is required.
  • Other HSEQS training must be completed according to the site HSE plan.
  • Knowledge of new technology in construction systems is required.
  • Understanding of the Building Information Modelling strategy is required.
  • Strong people-management experience is required.
  • Knowledge of good industrial-relations practices is required.
  • Ability to manage conflicting priorities and difficult stakeholders, particularly subcontractors, is required.
  • Ability to communicate persuasively with colleagues and clients, formally and informally, and adapt communication style and method to the audience is required.
  • Ability to build consensus is required.
  • Strong people skills and experience managing varied subcontractor supervision are required.
  • More than ten years of experience working across a range of sectoral projects is required.
  • Experience leading others and a track record of delivering medium- to large-scale projects are required.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in compiling the initial programme and maintain full awareness of weekly targets.
  • Plan and oversee site setup, ensuring appropriate facilities are in place before project launch.
  • Manage relationships with subcontractors working on site.
  • Ensure health, safety, environment, quality and sustainability protocols are adhered to on site.
  • Maintain quality-control procedures.
  • Ensure the Temporary Works Register is in place and up to date.
  • Monitor on-site energy and waste data.
  • Ensure an efficient registration system monitors everyone entering and leaving the site.
  • Flag issues to the Contract Management and Commercial Teams that could affect project delivery, including materials, work schedules, resources, health and safety, cost, or delivery schedule.
  • Drive the pace of the project and plan work in the field.
  • Coordinate and prioritize the sequence of on-site activities.
  • Manage a team of foremen and other site staff.

John Sisk & Son is a construction and engineering contractor operating across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Europe. It delivers buildings and infrastructure in sectors including life sciences, data centers, healthcare, commercial property, transport, and public works. The company works with clients from preconstruction and design coordination through construction, fit-out, and project handover. Its operating model combines engineering, project controls, procurement, supply-chain management, digital construction, safety, and field delivery. Roles include engineers, surveyors, planners, project managers, skilled trades, commercial teams, and corporate functions.

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