Site Agent - Rail

Carmichael UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Long term project potential

Job summary

Carmichael UK seeks an experienced Site Agent to oversee Access for All schemes across the North West rail network. You will manage lift shaft construction, platform modifications and related civils works within live railway environments.

The role requires PTS and a strong background in reinforced concrete and lift shaft construction, with experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects. This is a freelance Inside IR35 position with a competitive day rate and potential for

Qualifications

• PTS certification is required for this role.
• Experience delivering Access for All, station enhancements or rail civils projects.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards and procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractors, temporary works and site delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient delivery of Access for All projects from inception through to handover.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and suppliers on rail infrastructure projects.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with Network Rail standards and project specifications.
• Oversee lift shaft construction, reinforced concrete works, structural installations and station modifications.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resource allocation.
• Produce RAMS, work package plans and construction documentation.
• Coordinate possession planning, access requirements and stakeholder interfaces.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to clients and senior management.
• Ensure QA procedures, inspections and handovers are completed.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards throughout project delivery.
• Build relationships with Network Rail, clients, designers and stakeholders.

Skills

PTS certification

Rail project delivery

Subcontractor management

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS Card

Temporary Works Coordinator experience advantageous

First Aid qualification desirable

Job description

SITE AGENT - RAIL – ACCESS FOR All (AFA) – NORTH WEST – CONTRACT INSIDE IR35

Role: Site Agent - North West

Contract Type: Freelance Inside ir35

Sector: Rail Infrastructure - Access for All

We are working with a leading rail civil engineering contractor delivering a number of Access for All (AfA) schemes across the rail network and are looking to recruit an experienced Site Agent to oversee the successful delivery of station accessibility improvements. These projects involve the construction of new lift shafts, footbridges, platform modifications, station upgrades, reinforced concrete structures, steelwork installations, foundations, drainage and associated rail civils works within live operational railway environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient delivery of Access for All projects from inception through to handover.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and suppliers on rail infrastructure projects.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with Network Rail standards and project specifications.
• Oversee lift shaft construction, reinforced concrete works, structural installations and station modifications.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resource allocation.
• Produce and review RAMS, work package plans and construction documentation.
• Coordinate possession planning, access requirements and stakeholder interfaces.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to clients and senior management.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures, inspections and handovers are completed.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain excellent health, safety and environmental standards throughout project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with Network Rail, clients, designers and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Valid PTS certification required.
• Proven experience as a Site Agent, Senior Agent or Project Engineer within the rail sector.
• Previous experience delivering Access for All, station enhancement or rail civils projects.
• Strong background in reinforced concrete structures and lift shaft construction.
• Excellent knowledge of Network Rail standards and procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractors, temporary works and site delivery teams.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within live railway environments.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• Temporary Works Coordinator experience advantageous.
• First Aid qualification desirable.

Package

• Competitive day rate.
• Long term project potential
• Opportunity to work on high-profile rail infrastructure projects improving accessibility across the UK rail network.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Agent seeking a long-term role on a diverse portfolio of Access for All projects, delivering essential station accessibility improvements including new lift shafts, footbridges and station enhancement works