Site Agent Civils

Location: Havant, Hampshire
Contract: Major Civils / Structures
Project: Footbridge Replacement
Duration: 12-24 months
Role: Site Agent / Project Manager – Civils & Structures (£60,000 - £70,000) OR Freelance

The Project:

This scheme involves demolition of the existing footbridge and construction of a new, wider and fully accessible pedestrian and cycle crossing. The new structure will comprise a 26m span over the railway, approximately 4m wide, together with approximately 3.5m-wide ramps and associated access, drainage, landscaping and public-realm works.

The project is being delivered within a highly constrained live railway environment and will require close coordination with the client, local authorities, stakeholders and multiple specialist subcontractors.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Agent / Project Manager with a strong civils and structures background to support the delivery of the Footbridge Replacement.

The successful candidate will have experience delivering bridge, structural or major civils projects within live rail or other operational infrastructure environments, with the ability to manage complex interfaces, subcontractors, programme requirements and construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day delivery of allocated civils and structural work packages.
• Coordinate construction activities associated with the demolition and replacement of the existing footbridge.
• Manage groundworks, foundations, reinforced concrete, drainage, retaining structures, earthworks and associated civils activities.
• Coordinate bridge substructure and superstructure interfaces, including installation of major steelwork.
• Manage specialist subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Coordinate works within a live railway environment and work closely with Network Rail and other railway stakeholders.
• Plan and manage activities associated with railway possessions, access arrangements and restricted working windows.
• Manage temporary works interfaces, lifting operations and construction methodology where required.
• Ensure construction is undertaken in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, Inspection & Test Plans and Quality Plans.
• Lead daily/weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors and site teams.
• Monitor progress against the programme and identify potential delays, risks and mitigation measures.
• Support short-term and detailed construction planning.
• Work closely with the Design Manager to resolve technical queries, RFIs and design interfaces.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress information and quality documentation.
• Support commercial management through measurement, change control, forecasting and subcontractor management.
• Ensure all works comply wit health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Assist with stakeholder management and communication where construction activities affect the surrounding area.

Civils / Structures Experience

The successful candidate is likely to have experience across several of the following:

• Bridge construction or bridge replacement
• Railway structures
• Reinforced concrete substructures
• Foundations and piling
• Groundworks and earthworks
• RC retaining walls and ramp structures
• Structural steel installation
• Bridge demolition
• Temporary works
• Crane and lifting operations
• Drainage and utilities
• Highways and public-realm reinstatement

Previous experience working through the Network Rail GRIP / project development environment would also be advantageous.

Desirable Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS.
• Temporary Works awareness/qualification.
• PTS / rail experience where applicable.
• IOSH or equivalent.
• Relevant professional membership such as ICE.

IND TEMP

IND PERM

Pay: £400.00-£500.00 per day

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person