Site Agent / CRE (Construction & Design)

If you are a rail engineering professional looking for a change of environment, look no further.

About the Company:

A well-established engineering and contractor, recognised for successfully delivering complex and technically challenging projects across the UK, is looking for an experienced Site Agent / CRE (C&D). With a strong reputation in infrastructure, civil engineering, and industrial developments, the company is committed to quality, innovation, and safety in all aspects of its work.

Role Overview:

The Site Agent / CRE (C&D) will take a lead role in managing construction activities on-site, ensuring that all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with design specifications. As the appointed CRE (C&D), the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards, coordinating with design teams, and driving project progress while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Management: Overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is carried out to programme, budget, and quality expectations.
• Design Compliance: Ensuring construction activities align with approved designs and adhere to all technical and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Assurance: Acting as the CRE (C&D), maintaining compliance with Network Rail, HS2, or other infrastructure standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with project teams, designers, engineers, and clients to ensure clear communication and project coordination.
• Health & Safety Leadership: Promoting and enforcing a strong health and safety culture, ensuring best practices are followed at all times.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential design or construction risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Project Delivery: Managing site teams, subcontractors, and resources to drive efficient project completion.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualifications: Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Industry Experience: Strong track record in site management within rail, infrastructure, or major civil engineering projects, with experience as a CRE (C&D).
• Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of construction techniques, engineering principles, and regulatory frameworks such as Network Rail and HS2 standards.
• Leadership & Communication: Ability to lead teams effectively, resolve issues on-site, and communicate with multiple stakeholders.
• Certifications: PTS (Personal Track Safety) and SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) qualifications are desirable.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive Salary: A highly competitive basic salary.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a leading firm.
• High-Profile Projects: The chance to contribute to complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Supportive Work Environment: A company that values collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Site Agent / CRE to play a key role in delivering challenging infrastructure projects.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.