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Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Sub Agent to join our team on the MetroWest project, converting a freight line to passenger use and between reinstate a disused line between Bristol and Portishead. This is an excellent opportunity for someone keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility. The MetroWest programme is being delivered for Network Rail with a value of £80m over two years, providing a major enhancement to the regional rail network.
Role Responsibilities
In this role, you will support the Project Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the project and sections of work, ensuring activities are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
* Manage day‑to‑day activities on the construction site to ensure the project is delivered in line with customer objectives.
* Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring all site activities comply with company policies and legislative requirements.
* Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure works are conducted to the required specifications and industry standards.
* Monitor and manage environmental impacts, ensuring all works are delivered responsibly and in line with environmental commitments.
* Control project costs, supporting effective budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
* Lead and coordinate operational delivery, ensuring work is planned, sequenced, and executed efficiently.
* Ensure full compliance with internal processes, procedures, and external regulatory requirements.
* Maintain clear and consistent communication between project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to support collaborative delivery.
* Support effective coordination of site activities, ensuring resources, information and materials are available when needed.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Civil engineering experience within a railway environment.
* Civil infrastructure experience (essential).
* Relevant industry qualification (HND / HNC / BEng or equivalent).
* Valid CSCS card.
* SMSTS 5‑day certification.
* Strong knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering.
* Hands‑on approach to the commercial and planning aspects of project delivery.
* Proven civil engineering and construction experience.
* Ability to produce and clearly explain accurate plans and drawings.
* Strong IT skills, confident using MS Office and relevant system applications.
* Sound understanding of construction methods, health and safety requirements, and legal regulations.
What is in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
* Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
* Flexible and adaptable working
* Family friendly policies and work/life approach
* Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
* Contributory pension scheme
* Annual bonus scheme
* Recognition scheme and long service awards
* Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
* We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About the Rail Business Unit
Millions of people rely on Britain’s rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption.
Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering.
Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include ‘live launch’ bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational.
From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century.