Agent – Major Infrastructure Project
Location: Plymouth (Devonport)
Rate: £500 per day + £50 lodge allowance (if eligible)
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (07:30 – 17:00)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday – site-based
About the Role
Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Agent to join a major infrastructure project based within the Devonport Dock framework in Plymouth.
This role will see you take full responsibility for delivering a section of works, ensuring technical compliance with design specifications while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and programme performance.
Due to the nature of the project, you will be working within a live, highly regulated site.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme and manage works to ensure timely delivery
- Monitor commercial performance and effectively utilise project resources
- Support the implementation of Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Take ownership of project financial performance, including:
- Forecasting and cost control
- Cost vs value reviews
- Commercial reporting
- Maintain accurate records of labour, plant, materials, and supply chain usage
- Ensure works are delivered in line with technical specifications
- Lead client interfaces and manage project delivery across both technical and business aspects
Requirements
- Relevant qualification (HNC, Degree, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Construction/Engineering)
- SSSTS or SMSTS certification
- Experience working in civil engineering environments, particularly:
- Groundworks
- Reinforced concrete
- Strong understanding of commercial processes
- Experience producing RAMS and working with Quality Management Systems
- Proven leadership and project management skills
- Strong communication and organisational ability
- Experience using surveying equipment such as Leica (GPS, Total Station, levels)
Desirable
- Experience in earthworks and large-scale infrastructure projects
- Experience working in highly regulated sectors (e.g. nuclear or defence)
- Working towards Chartership (ICE, IStructE, or similar)
Security & Eligibility Requirements
Due to the nature of this project:
- BPSS security clearance is required (can take up to 8 weeks)
- Candidates must:
- Hold a valid passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
- Have resided in the UK continuously for the past 5 years