Agent
Posted 5 days ago by Carmichael UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Central London
Summary: The role of Agent for the Flood Defence Scheme involves leading pre-construction planning, developing construction methodologies, and coordinating temporary works for a complex infrastructure project in Farringdon, Central London. The position requires a focus on risk management, buildability, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery strategy from concept to construction. Proven experience in civil engineering, particularly in flood defence projects, is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and coordination during pre-construction phases
- Develop detailed construction programmes and phasing strategies
- Identify key risks and mitigation measures
- Support cost planning, procurement strategies, and value engineering
- Produce and review detailed construction methodologies
- Ensure methods are safe, efficient, and aligned with programme objectives
- Interface with designers to drive buildability solutions
- Coordinate environmental and stakeholder constraints specific to flood defence works
- Act as Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or oversee TWC function
- Manage design briefs and approvals in line with BS 5975
- Ensure robust implementation and compliance
- Monitor temporary works on site during early construction phases
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an Agent / Senior Sub Agent on civil engineering or infrastructure schemes
- Strong background in flood defence, marine, or heavy civils projects
- Solid understanding of pre-construction processes
- Experience developing complex methodologies in constrained urban environments
- Temporary Works experience (TWC preferred)
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Central London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Agent – Flood Defence Scheme (Pre-Construction, Methodology & Temporary Works)
Based in Farringdon (Central London)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Agent to join our team delivering a major Flood Defence Scheme, based out of Farringdon. This is a key role focused on pre-construction planning, construction methodology development, and temporary works coordination for a technically complex infrastructure project. You will play a critical role in shaping delivery strategy, managing risk, and ensuring buildability from concept through to construction.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction
- Lead planning and coordination during pre-construction phases
- Develop detailed construction programmes and phasing strategies
- Identify key risks and mitigation measures
- Support cost planning, procurement strategies, and value engineering
Methodology
- Produce and review detailed construction methodologies
- Ensure methods are safe, efficient, and aligned with programme objectives
- Interface with designers to drive buildability solutions
- Coordinate environmental and stakeholder constraints specific to flood defence works
Temporary Works
- Act as Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or oversee TWC function
- Manage design briefs and approvals in line with BS 5975
- Ensure robust implementation and compliance
- Monitor temporary works on site during early construction phases
About You
- Proven experience as an Agent / Senior Sub Agent on civil engineering or infrastructure schemes
- Strong background in flood defence, marine, or heavy civils projects
- Solid understanding of pre-construction processes
- Experience developing complex methodologies in constrained urban environments
- Temporary Works experience (TWC preferred)
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills