Site Agent

AmcoGiffe; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Agent to lead rail infrastructure projects. This role involves managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, and delivering projects on time and within budget. You will play a crucial part in overseeing heavy piling works and collaborating with site teams to monitor progress and report updates. Join a reputable engineering contractor committed to safety and diversity, where your contributions will help shape the future of rail infrastructure while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Health Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Safe Work Environment

Employee Engagement Forums

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in rail or civil engineering.
• Degree or equivalent technical experience in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of construction activities for rail projects.
• Ensure adherence to contract terms and health and safety plans.

Skills

Heavy Piling Experience

Contract Management

Budget Management

Progress Monitoring

Reporting Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Site Agent - Rail / Civil Engineering

Location: Swanley, South East
Site Based: Basildon Station (initial project)

Business Unit Overview:

Join a fast-paced business unit involved in a range of civil engineering works across various sectors, with a strong focus on rail infrastructure projects. Our portfolio includes bridges, embankments, stations, platforms, and tunnels. We cater to both one-off tendered projects and long-term framework agreements, collaborating with key clients for both asset management and infrastructure projects.

Current Contracts:

Our existing contracts include C2C infrastructure projects and aviation frameworks. Typical works involve bridge reconstruction/replacement, upgrades and refurbishments, station work (platforms, access for all), and flood repair and alleviation.

The Role:

As a Site Agent, you will oversee the daily management of construction and civil engineering activities for rail infrastructure projects. The successful candidate must hold experience of heavy piling works associated with major civils schemes. Day to day, your responsibilities will include:

• Contract Execution: Ensure adherence to applicable legislation, contract terms and conditions, health and safety plans, work package plans, and quality/environmental plans.
• Budget Management: Deliver the project within the designated programme and budget while managing site staff and surveyor interactions to avoid exceeding tender allowances.
• Progress Monitoring: Continuously monitor contract progress to meet objectives and facilitate contractual changes in collaboration with the site team.
• Reporting: Provide formal updates on contract progress to the Contracts Manager.

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in a rail or civil engineering environment, preferably with Access for All works or similar station infrastructure/upgrade projects.
• Degree/HNC/HND in civil engineering or equivalent technical engineering experience.
• Experience as a Sub Agent or Site Agent within a rail or civil engineering contracting environment.
• Heavy piling experience is essential.

In Return, We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Negotiable based on experience.
• Generous Time Off: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) and up to 3 volunteer days.
• Pension Scheme: Company contributory pension offering.
• Life Insurance: Coverage for added security.
• Health Benefits: Access to the Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards.
• Career Development: A supportive environment prioritising personal and professional development, including consistent learning opportunities and career progression paths.
• Safe Work Environment: Commitment to safety and wellbeing.
• Employee Engagement: Forums designed to ensure your voice is heard.

Join our team and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of rail infrastructure while progressing in your professional journey!

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have a large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

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