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Site Agent- Rail Based

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd

Wigan

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Site Agent to oversee rail-based projects across the UK. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing contract execution, and promoting best practices for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly with contractors, and possess excellent IT skills. This opportunity offers the chance to work on impactful projects while collaborating with a dedicated team in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on a challenging role that makes a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Experience in contract management and health and safety compliance is essential.
Background in civil engineering with a focus on rail projects preferred.

Ensure contract execution aligns with health and safety policies.
Monitor contract progress and manage changes effectively.

Health and Safety Compliance

Contract Management

Continuous Improvement

Team Collaboration

IT Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel)

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Business Management System

Site Agent- Rail Based

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Salary: £35-£45k
Location: Wigan
Region: North West

We are currently seeking a Site Agent to work for a main Civil Contractor who works across the UK specializing in a variety of civil engineering sectors with a primary focus on rail-based projects. The role will be based in Wigan (North West Region), with the candidate expected to travel intermittently to various project sites when required.

The key tasks of this role include, but are not limited to:

Fulfilling the Agent’s responsibilities as laid down in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
Ensuring that the contract is executed in accordance with the requirements of:
• All applicable legislation
• The Terms and Conditions of the Contract
• The Contract Health and Safety Plan
• The Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets
• The Contract Quality / Environmental Plan
• The Policies and Procedures contained within the company Business Management System
Delivery of the contract within programme and budget. Liaison with site staff and managing surveyor to ensure tender allowances are not exceeded.
The promotion of a continuous improvement culture and the use of best practice.
The continuous monitoring of contract progress to ensure contract objectives are being met.
Ensuring that in conjunction with the site team, changes to the contract are identified, agreed, and effectively managed.
The provision of formal reports on contract progress to the Contracts Manager.
Ensuring that all relevant issues which cannot be resolved at contract level are passed for the attention of the Contracts Manager.

Candidates for this role must be a team player and should meet the following criteria:

Must have a “Contractors” background and preferably have experience of working for a major contractor.
Both building and civil engineering experience is essential along with experience of design and build projects.
Experience of rail would also be a distinct advantage but is not essential.
IT literate, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.

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