Agent
Location: Plymouth
Hours: 45 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Agent to join a major infrastructure project in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile civil engineering scheme, taking responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of project activities while coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
We are looking for a proactive construction professional with strong leadership skills, a sound understanding of contracts and project delivery, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include:
- Acting as the primary point of contact for subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives on site.
- Supporting the administration and management of subcontractor agreements and purchase orders.
- Monitoring progress and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with programme requirements and project specifications.
- Coordinating site logistics, inspections, deliveries, and construction activities.
- Preparing project reports, documentation, and correspondence relating to progress and contractual matters.
- Working closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, and site teams to resolve operational and commercial issues.
- Assisting with claims, dispute resolution, and risk management activities where required.
- Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Supporting project cost control and programme management activities.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A relevant qualification such as an NVQ Level 3, HNC, Degree, or equivalent in a construction-related discipline.
- SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
- Proven experience within civil engineering, construction delivery, site management, or project coordination environments.
- A strong understanding of construction contracts, project controls, and site operations.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems.
- Professional membership or progression towards chartership with ICE, IStructE or a similar institution would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure project.
- Long-term career development with a leading civil engineering recruitment specialist.
- Collaborative and supportive project environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are an experienced Agent looking for your next challenge on a significant infrastructure scheme in Plymouth, we would like to hear from you. Apply today through Carmichael UK.