Site Agent

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave entitlement

Life Assurance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Agent to manage projects throughout the UK. Candidates must possess a BSc in Civil Engineering, have experience in site management, and be willing to travel. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, monitoring project progress, and managing subcontractors. Benefits include 33 days annual leave and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a construction site or section of a site.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety/CDM legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies.
• Monitor site progress and update the project programme.
• Manage site resources for a safe working environment.
• Produce weekly / monthly progress reports and communicate programme risks to management
• Plan and manage site resources to ensure a safe working environment and to achieve the programme
• Maintain accurate daily records including site diary for labour, material and plant
• Ensure compliance with McLaughlin & Harvey SHEQ policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain the site logistics plan detailing access, egress, routes, plant location and waste disposal

Skills

Strong work ethic

Experience in safety and health

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Civil Engineering and Building Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer - Site Agent to join the team.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in managing one site or a section of a larger site as part of a wider team, including safety, health, environmental, quality, programme, resource, commercial and contractual aspects. The successful candidate may have to travel throughout the UK.

• Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Health and Safety/CDM legislation, including those of other parties and ensure compliance
• Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with McLaughlin and Harvey SHEQ policies and procedures
• Ensure that the project programme is available and communicated to the supply chain prior to work commencing
• Manage the work in line with the programme, monitor progress and update the programme accordingly, including elements of design and procurement
• Chair subcontractor progress meetings, prepare minutes circulate
• Produce weekly / monthly progress reports as appropriate
• Communicate programme risks to the management team and maintain records for contractual correspondence
• Plan and manage site resources to ensure there is a safe working environment and to achieve the programme
• Ensure accurate daily records including site diary are maintained and communicated for labour, material and plant, including subcontractors
• Communicate McLaughlin and Harvey policies and procedures to subcontractors and ensure these are being observed
• Produce, implement and maintain the site logistics plan detailing access, egress, transit routes, plant location, storage, waste disposal etc
• Manage the subcontract package in line with the subcontract order documents, including the pre-let meeting minutes and attendances
• Ensure the management team are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Strong work ethic
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Willing to work and travel throughout the UK

What’s in it for you?

At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Life Assurance

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Construction