Sub Agent - Rail Structures

CRS Resource Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Sub Agent in Tonbridge, England to manage railway structures projects. The ideal candidate will supervise site engineers, develop methodologies, and ensure health and safety compliance. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in railway projects, along with relevant certifications. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per annum.

Benefits

20 days annual leave, increasing to 25

PAYE Direct payment method

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering railway projects.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction techniques.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience on Structure projects in NR Infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence before stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor site engineers.
• Develop construction methodology and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage QA processes including inspections and approval documentation.
• Coordinate between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Team Management

Design & Planning

Health & Safety Compliance

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Coordination

Resource Management

Documentation

Subcontractor Oversight

Education

HND/HNC or similar standard

Tools

Health and Safety Training

PTS, SMSTS, CSCS

Job description

Sub Agent - Rail Structures (RM/SA) Tonbridge, England

CRS are looking for a Sub Agent, working within our client project delivery team, with works primarily based in Tonbridge (Kent) & London. Delivering a Southern based Rail Structures portfolio, this role is interviewing ASAP, aiming for a quick start, following a successful interview process.

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum

Industry – Rail Structures

Pay Method – PAYE Direct

Hours – Full time, some varied shifts due to nature of projects

Benefits – 20 days annual leave, rising each year up to 25 days b/hols

Key responsibilities

• Team Management: Supervise, train, and mentor site engineers and construction teams.
• Design & Planning: Develop construction methodology, programme, and cost estimates for assigned areas.
• Health & Safety: Implement and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and public relations policies.
• Quality Assurance: Manage QA processes including inspection and test plans, handover documentation, and client approvals.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal teams (design, engineering, QA, cost control) and external stakeholders (subcontractors, suppliers).
• Resource Management: Requisition and manage resources to avoid delays and ensure specifications are met.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate site diaries, manage non-conformance reports, ensure proper record-keeping, produce WPP, Task Briefings and SSOW
• Subcontractor Oversight: Ensure subcontractors meet contractual obligations and deliver work to required standards.

About the role

We’re seeking a proactive, detail-focused individual to help ensure the successful delivery of projects through all phases—meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and upholding the highest quality standards.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

• Proven experience in delivering railway projects is essential.
• Experience within the same, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction techniques.
• Educated to HND/HNC or similar standard.
• HSQE awareness, issues and principles
• Excellent industry knowledge
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of Structure projects on NR Infrastructure
• Hold current PTS, SMSTS (or equivalent) and CSCS
• Strong communication skills at all levels and the ability to converse confidently in front of key stakeholders
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities across stakeholders and subcontractors

CRS is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.