Agent – Major Highways Infrastructure Project

Location: Lower Thames Crossing
Employer: Tier 1 Contractor (via Carmichael UK)

Carmichael UK is working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 contractor to recruit an Agent for the landmark Lower Thames Crossing project — one of the UK’s largest and most complex highways schemes.

This £1.2bn programme includes 43 bridges and structures, extensive viaducts, 17km of complex highways construction, major utility diversions, and an industry-leading approach to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role on a nationally significant infrastructure project.

The Role

As an Agent, you will provide strong leadership, management, and control of a multi-disciplinary site team, including Sub Agents, Section Engineers, and Site Engineers, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of your section of works.

You will act as the focal point between site delivery, commercial teams, designers, subcontractors, and senior management.

Key ResponsibilitiesHealth, Safety & Wellbeing

• Maintain a safe working environment in line with health & safety legislation and the Construction Phase Plan
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance across all site activities

Programme & Delivery

• Plan and manage all self-delivered works
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractor and third-party activities
• Identify programme risks and implement mitigation measures

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, designers, and stakeholders
• Support effective communication with local communities via the project communications team

Quality Assurance & Handover

• Lead quality management, ensuring works meet required standards
• Ensure inspection, testing, and handover requirements are clearly understood and achieved

Environmental & Carbon Management

• Work closely with the Environmental Manager to ensure compliance with the Environmental Management Plan
• Support delivery of project carbon reduction targets

Commercial & Cost Control

• Own and manage section budgets
• Maintain strict cost control and provide accurate forecasting

Procurement

• Prepare technical scopes for tender packages
• Support tender evaluations and subcontract appointments

Design & Change Management

• Attend design, coordination, and RFI meetings
• Manage design changes in accordance with NEC 3 / NEC 4 contract requirements

Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop Sub Agents, Section Engineers, and Site Engineers
• Drive high performance and collaborative working across the team

About You

• Proven experience in a similar Agent or Sub Agent role, ideally on large-scale infrastructure or highways projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Solid understanding of construction regulations and best practice
• Demonstrable experience working under NEC 3 / NEC 4 contracts
• Able to work under pressure and manage complex, fast-paced delivery environments

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Construction Management
• CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence
• Fit for work medical
• Pre-start drug & alcohol test
• BPSS Security Clearance (including Basic DBS check)