Job introduction
The Agent will play a key role within the Asset Protection team, supporting the safe and compliant delivery of works adjacent to third-party infrastructure, including Network Rail, TfL and other Third-Party assets. This role is essential to ensure that construction activities are planned and executed in accordance with agreed protection measures, permits, and stakeholder consenting requirements.
The successful candidate will assist the team in managing site operations, coordinating with subcontractors and the delivery team. The candidate should have good understanding of technical assurance, health & safety compliance, project management activities, including programme tracking, risk mitigation, and stakeholder liaison.
This position is based in North Acton, accessible via North Acton Station or Willesden Junction Station, with weekday working hours and a permanent contract.
We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role responsibility
- Support the team in planning and delivering works adjacent to third-party assets, ensuring compliance with asset protection requirements.
- Coordinate with Network Rail, TfL and other stakeholders to secure necessary approvals, permits, and possessions.
- Assist in the preparation and review of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Permits to Work, and Task Briefing Sheets,
- Monitor site activities to ensure adherence to agreed protection measures and escalate any deviations or risks.
- Maintain accurate records of third-party interactions, approvals, and protection documentation.
- Contribute to Early Warning Notices and Risk Reduction Meetings in line with NEC3 contract requirements.
- Liaise with subcontractors and site teams to ensure safe and compliant execution of works.
- Support the resolution of technical queries and interface issues related to third-party assets.
- Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and proactive risk management within the team.
- Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.
The ideal candidate
Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes
- Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in an Agent or Engineering role on infrastructure or rail projects.
- Familiarity with asset protection procedures, particularly in relation to Network Rail or utility interfaces.
- Working knowledge of NEC3 contract principles and documentation.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and temporary works.
Desired qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and document control systems
- CSCS card and relevant safety training (e.g., PTS, Confined Space).
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role