Site Agent

Talk Recruitment; Ashbourne CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering contractor is seeking a Site Agent to oversee long-term projects in the West Midlands. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Civil Engineering and have previous experience in the civil engineering sector. Strong leadership, man management skills, and the ability to deliver multiple projects concurrently are crucial. Competitive remuneration including a basic salary and car allowance is offered.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Must meet specific criteria including a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Previous project experience in Civil Engineering sectors is required.
• Strong man management and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple projects concurrently; reporting to the Contracts Manager.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and practices.
• Manage site level health, safety, and quality.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Strong man management

Leadership skills

Good Communication skills

IT skills (MS suite)

Education

Civil Engineering/Construction management degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Site Agent / Site Manager–Midlands (West Mids / East Mids) Civil Engineering (Highways / Flood Prevention, Power / Substations)

Opportunity to join a reputable and longstanding civils main contractor, with a very stable and growing forward order book across a variety of civils sectors including Highways, Flood risk and Power / Sub stations. Very stable business ideal for long term job security.

Opportunity

Ideal for an already experienced Site Agent or Project Manager, or alternatively would consider a Senior Site Engineer or Sub Agent looking for promotion to Site Agent.

Location

Long term local projects in the West Midlands and East Midlands

Role & Responsibilities

As Site Agent your duties will include:

• Delivering a number of projects concurrently, with project values usually in the region of £200k - £400k each.
• Reporting to the Contracts Manager.
• Ensuring safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced.
• Line management/supervision for Sub Agents & General Foreman
• Manage site level Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
• Produce safe, efficient sites in line with triple ISO accreditation.
• Strong Leadership and man management with site teams.
• Working in busy process driven environments.
• Engage in ECI
• Review project status via project programmes, weekly returns and monthly reporting.
• Develop accurate cost forecasts and manage commercial aspect of project.
• Contractual awareness

Requirements

To be considered for this Site Agent role you must meet the following criteria:

• Civil Engineering/Construction management degree
• Previous Civil engineering sector project experience such as Highways, Infrastructure, Water, Flooding or Power.
• Strong man management & leadership skills
• Valid CSCS card advantageous but not mandatory.
• Ideally previous project planning experience using MS Project (but not essential)
• Previous experience working as Site Agent, Site Manager, Senior Site Engineer or Sub Agent.
• Potential for out of hours call out.
• Good Communication and IT skills (MS suite).

Remuneration:

• Competitive Basic
• Car Allowance
• Pension

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

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