Rail Site Agent – Portsmouth Bridge Project (Lead)

Randstad Construction and Property; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE are currently recruiting for a Site Agent to oversee a new Rail bridge project in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will have a Rail background with experience working for a PC or Tier 1 main Contractor. This role is paid CIS or LTD Outside IR35.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality and welcomes applications from all sections of society. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Rail background with experience working for a PC or Tier 1 main Contractor.

Responsibilities

• Subcontractor and Engineering Staff Management: Oversee Specialist Subcontractors and in-house Site / Section engineers
• Commercial & Cost Control: Track daily operational costs, plant hire, and material usage, and record scope variations
• Programme Delivery: Drive short-term operational schedules (e.g., 3-week look-aheads) and monitor daily output in line with the main contractor's master programme.
• Strict Safety & Compliance: Enforce site-specific health and safety protocols (RAMS, daily briefings, inductions) and ensure all direct operatives comply with industry regulations.
• Quality & Technical Assurance: Ensure work matches engineering drawings and specifications, and manage the quality sign-off processes (ITPs)

Skills

Rail experience

Site management

Job description

Randstad CPE are currently recruiting for a Site Agent to oversee a new Rail bridge project in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will have a Rail background with experience working for a PC or Tier 1 main Contractor. This role is paid CIS or LTD Outside IR35.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality and welcomes applications from all sections of society. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.