Site Agent

Kenton Black Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Agent to join a major nuclear civils project in the North West of England. The role involves delivering a significant civils package safely, on time and within budget, coordinating site operations, programmes, and interfaces with utilities and other disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience on large civils or highly regulated infrastructure projects, strong track record with RC slabs, drainage, and concrete works,

Qualifications

• BPSS clearance is essential.
• SMSTS qualification is essential.
• First Aid training is essential.
• TWC - Temporary Works Coordinator required.
• Lifting AP (Appointed Person) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day civils delivery across multiple fronts.
• Manage construction programme and milestones.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure RAMS, permits and quality requirements are met.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards in a nuclear setting.
• Interface with civils, utilities and other project disciplines.

Skills

Site management

HSE awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

BPSS

SMSTS

First Aid

Temporary Works Coordinator

Lifting AP

Job description

A leading £300m turnover civils contractor is currently looking to recruit an experienced Freelance Site Agent to join their team on a major nuclear civils project in the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Agent with a strong background in nuclear, heavy civils or highly regulated infrastructure projects, looking to work on a technically challenging and high-profile scheme.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of a significant civils package, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, to programme and within agreed cost parameters.

• Managing and coordinating site operations across multiple work fronts.
• Managing the construction programme and ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Monitoring progress against programme and implementing recovery measures where required.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Maintaining strong cost control and monitoring productivity and resources.
• Overseeing the delivery of reinforced concrete slabs and associated concrete works.
• Managing drainage, ducting and troughing installations.
• Coordinating interfaces between civils, utilities and other project disciplines.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Reviewing and implementing RAMS, permits and quality requirements.
• Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to identify and resolve construction issues.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Ensuring all works are delivered within the requirements of a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Proven experience working as a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent on major civils projects.

• Previous experience within a nuclear civils, heavy civils or highly regulated infrastructure environment.
• Strong experience managing construction programmes and site delivery.
• Demonstrable experience with RC slabs / reinforced concrete structures.
• Experience delivering drainage and troughing packages.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in cost control and resource management.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, RAMS, ITPs and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts and deliver against challenging programme requirements.

Qualifications

• BPSS (ESSENTIAL)
• SMSTS
• FIRST AID
• TWC - Temporary Works Coordinator
• Lifting AP - Appointed Person (Desired)