Site Agent

Randstad Construction and Property; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction staffing agency is seeking a leader for their Earthworks team in Bicester, UK. This role involves managing operations, coordinating with the planning team, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in overseeing construction processes and managing client expectations. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK, and they are encouraged to apply with their CV or contact for more information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Earthworks team and oversee daily operations.
• Coordinate with planning to schedule earthworks milestones.
• Mentor Sub-Agents and junior engineering staff.
• Synchronise earthworks with site disciplines to prevent clashes.
• Develop Methodology and Sequence Diagrams for construction.
• Manage client expectations through reporting and engagement.
• Produce Work Package Plans and RAMS with subcontractor feedback.
• Manage the Temporary Works process and conduct site inspections.
• Ensure compliance with designs through the ITP process.
• Raise Technical Queries and close out Non-Conformance Reports.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage the Earthworks team, working closely with the Works Manager and Senior General Foremen (GFs) to allocate resources and oversee daily operations.
• Act as the primary interface for the planning team to coordinate and schedule all earthworks milestones.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Sub-Agents and junior engineering staff.

Operational Coordination

• Synchronise earthworks with other critical site disciplines, including Drainage, Fencing teams to prevent clashes and delays.
• Develop detailed Methodology and Sequence Diagrams to visualize and communicate the construction process.
• Manage client expectations through regular reporting and professional engagement.

Technical Compliance & Quality Assurance (QA)

• Produce and communicate Work Package Plans (WPP) and RAMS, incorporating feedback from subcontractors.
• Manage the Temporary Works (TW) process, including producing Design Briefs, arranging site inspections, and issuing Permits to Load.
• Oversee the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) process and ensure all site activities comply with permanent and temporary works designs.
• Raise Technical Queries (TQs) and handle the identification and close-out of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

Commercial & Logistics

• Review material reconciliations and manage material requests.
• Ensure the timely submission of Plant and materials.
• Compile comprehensive QA Handover Packs and ensure as-built information is recorded and submitted progressively to the client.

If you are interested please apply using your latest CV or call (phone number removed) and ask for Elliott

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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