PM/Site Agent
Posted 1 week ago by Carmichael UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Oxfordshire
Summary: Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Agent to oversee a £7.5m station improvement project in Oxfordshire for a leading contractor in the Rail sector. The role involves ensuring the project's safe and successful delivery, managing various aspects such as cost, quality, and stakeholder engagement. Construction is set to begin in March 2026, with an expected duration of approximately 15 months. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the rail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering the project safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Planning, cost control, forecasting, and financial performance management
- Leading, mentoring, and developing site and project teams
- Managing risks, opportunities, and contractual obligations
- Maintaining strong working relationships with the client and wider stakeholders
- Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager or Site Agent, ideally within the rail environment
- Strong leadership and project delivery capability
- Solid construction knowledge, particularly station improvement
- Demonstrable experience managing budgets, programmes, and project risks
- A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- A strong understanding of legislative compliance, including H&S and environmental regulations
- Commercial awareness with the ability to assess value and manage variations
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Oxfordshire
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Agent to join a leading contractor within their Rail business unit, delivering a station improvement project in Oxfordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a c£7.5m Network Rail project, involving station enhancements, new footbridge and lift installations, and associated civil works. Construction is due to commence in March 2026 with a programme of approximately 15 months.
The Role
As Project Manager / Senior Site Agent, you will be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of the works, ensuring programme, cost, quality, and stakeholder requirements are met.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering the project safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Planning, cost control, forecasting, and financial performance management
- Leading, mentoring, and developing site and project teams
- Managing risks, opportunities, and contractual obligations
- Maintaining strong working relationships with the client and wider stakeholders
- Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
About You
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager or Site Agent, ideally within the rail environment
- Strong leadership and project delivery capability
- Solid construction knowledge, particularly station improvement
- Demonstrable experience managing budgets, programmes, and project risks
- A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- A strong understanding of legislative compliance, including H&S and environmental regulations
- Commercial awareness with the ability to assess value and manage variations