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Agent - Rail

On-site in the UK·Added today (last checked 3 Nov)

Skanska UK

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, the UK

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experience of construction of Civil engineering projects within rail.
  • Familiar with Rail Systems and co-ordination of disciplines (inc Planning and integration of possessions)
  • Working in proximity to the third rail (DC)/ Isolation permits
  • Experience of Leading and Managing construction teams.
  • Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
  • PTS requirement.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
  • Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
  • Professional development
  • Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

The role

  • Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver construction projects safely, on programme, and within budget.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop site teams, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to maximise performance and project delivery.
  • Review contracts, construction methodologies, designs, programmes, and forecast costs, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Monitor project progress, productivity, and budgets, producing regular performance reports.
  • Oversee subcontractor management, including scope development, contract compliance, commercial performance, and collaboration with commercial teams.
  • Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and compliance through effective planning, site records, risk assessments, method statements, inspections.

External closing date:

Monday, November 16, 2026

At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Infrastructure OU where our team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide - combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

The Agent role will play a key role throughout both the pre-construction and construction phases. You will initially support the Birmingham New Street upgrade before transitioning to our Manchester rail project. The Manchester scheme involves the remodelling of the existing station, platforms, and associated rail disciplines and systems to deliver additional capacity.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.

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