Sub Agent

Carmichael UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CarmichaelUK is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to support the delivery of structures and earthworks within a live rail framework. You will manage day‑to‑day site activities, coordinate planning and ensure compliance with rail standards and governance.

The role requires strong leadership of civil teams and close liaison with rail stakeholders. Experience delivering RC structures, retaining walls and drainage, plus ability to review RAMS and ITPs, will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sub Agent within a rail framework environment.
• Experience delivering structures and earthworks (RC structures, retaining walls, drainage).
• Confident managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple work fronts.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Experience producing and managing rail‑specific documentation and working under framework governance.
• Effective communicator with clients, designers, planners and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day‑to‑day delivery of structures and earthworks within a rail framework environment.
• Planning, sequencing and coordinating works to meet programme and possession constraints.
• Producing and reviewing method statements, RAMS, WPPs, TBSs and ITPs.
• Managing subcontractors delivering earthworks, RC structures, retaining walls and drainage.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with rail standards and framework requirements.
• Coordinating with rail stakeholders (Network Rail/framework partners) and internal teams.
• Managing temporary works requirements and interfaces with design teams.
• Driving quality assurance, inspections, sign‑offs and as‑built documentation.
• Providing constructability input and practical site solutions.
• Supporting possession planning and delivery including weekend/night work when required.

Skills

Rail framework experience

Planning & coordination

RAMS/ITPs/WPPs

Subcontractor management

Quality assurance

Stakeholder liaison

Constructability input

Job description

CarmichaelUK is supporting a major contractor operating within a rail framework environment and is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to support the delivery of structures and earthworks packages. This role suits a strong construction manager who is comfortable working in live rail environments and managing complex civils works from planning through to delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the day‑to‑day delivery of structures and earthworks within a rail framework environment.


• Planning, sequencing and coordinating works to meet programme and possession constraints.


• Producing and reviewing method statements, RAMS, Work Package Plans (WPPs), Task Briefing Sheets (TBSs) and ITPs.


• Managing subcontractors delivering earthworks, reinforced concrete, retaining walls, drainage and associated civils works.


• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with rail standards and framework requirements.


• Coordinating with rail stakeholders (e.g. Network Rail / framework partners) and internal project teams.


• Managing temporary works requirements and interfaces with design teams.


• Driving quality assurance, inspections, sign‑offs and as‑built documentation.


• Providing strong constructability input, identifying practical and workable solutions to site challenges.


• Supporting possession planning and delivery, including weekend and night working where required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sub Ageng within a rail framework environment.


• Strong background delivering structures and earthworks (RC structures, retaining walls, bulk earthworks, drainage).


• Confident managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple work fronts.


• Strong planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.


• Comfortable producing and managing rail‑specific documentation and working under framework governance.


• Effective communicator, able to liaise with clients, designers, planners and delivery teams