Civil Engineer (Agent)

Civil Engineer (Agent)

Posted 2 weeks ago by Alexander Associates

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London

Summary: This role is for a Civil Engineer (Agent) focused on upgrading London's highway infrastructure as part of the Transport for London programme. The position involves managing complex civil engineering works, ensuring compliance with safety and logistical requirements, and leading site activities. Candidates should have experience in highway and structural refurbishment projects, particularly in high traffic environments. The contract duration is from June 2, 2025, to September 30, 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver complex civil engineering works focused on highway structures refurbishment.
  • Lead and manage site activities, ensuring compliance with safety, programme, and cost requirements.
  • Coordinate with the client and stakeholders to resolve logistical and engineering challenges.
  • Manage extensive traffic management operations and maintain operational flow through restricted periods.
  • Participate in a rota system, potentially including night shifts and weekend work to meet embargo deadlines during the summer period.

Key Skills:

  • Practical experience in managing and delivering complex infrastructure refurbishments, particularly in high traffic environments.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to interface with client representatives and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage site constraints, including traffic, safety, and urban logistics.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • Working toward Chartered Civil Engineer status (ICE or equivalent).
  • Progressing toward a Project Management qualification (APM or similar).
  • Demonstrated experience with traffic management, stakeholder engagement, and delivery under pressure.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

OverviewThis is a prestigious opportunity to contribute to the upgrade of London’s critical highway infrastructure under the wider Transport for London (TfL) programme.This is a contract position paying a competitive rate. Contract Duration: 02/06/2025 – 30/09/2025

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver complex civil engineering works focused on highway structures refurbishment.
  • Lead and manage site activities, ensuring compliance with safety, programme, and cost requirements.
  • Coordinate with the client and stakeholders to resolve logistical and engineering challenges.
  • Manage extensive traffic management operations and maintain operational flow through restricted periods.
  • Participate in a rota system, potentially including night shifts and weekend work to meet embargo deadlines during the summer period.

About the ProjectThe Gallows Corner works represent a complete superstructure removal and replacement, requiring a skilled and adaptable team due to its critical importance and constrained urban setting. These upgrades form a vital component of Transport for London’s asset renewal strategy.

Candidate ProfileWe are looking for qualified Civil Engineers with a proven background in highway and structural refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will bring:

  • Practical experience in managing and delivering complex infrastructure refurbishments, particularly in high traffic environments.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to interface with client representatives and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage site constraints, including traffic, safety, and urban logistics.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • Working toward Chartered Civil Engineer status (ICE or equivalent).
  • Progressing toward a Project Management qualification (APM or similar).
  • Demonstrated experience with traffic management, stakeholder engagement, and delivery under pressure.

What’s on Offer

  • A rewarding opportunity to work on a major public infrastructure project of citywide importance.
  • Collaborative environment with rota-based flexibility to support work-life balance.
  • Involvement in a politically visible and technically challenging project, contributing to your professional growth and industry recognition.

If this role is of interest please apply or send your CV to (url removed)