Site Agent

E.B.P.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Agent/Senior Agent to join their dynamic team in the South West of England. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on significant projects with South West Water, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative solutions. You will be responsible for leading a project team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. With a commitment to personal and professional development, this position not only promises a competitive salary but also a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and employee well-being.

Benefits

Company Car / Car Allowance

8% Matched Pension Contributions

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

26 Days Holiday

2 Wellbeing Days

1 Volunteering Day

Personal and Professional Development

Qualifications

• Qualified to ICE Chartered level or equivalent preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant government legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and mentor the project team effectively.
• Implement and promote the use of BIM technologies for project delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective cost management systems.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

BIM Technologies

Project Management

Construction Techniques

Contract Law

Effective Communication

Education

ICE Chartered Qualification or Equivalent

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM Nuttall are recruiting for an Agent/Senior Agent to join our growing team in the South West of England, specifically for new work with South West Water AMP 8, Lot 2 Sewage Waste. This is initially a 5 year framework that offers excellent opportunities to those wishing to work within the Devon and Cornwall region.

Your work environment

• We will require people who are flexible to work throughout Devon and Cornwall (company car / provided allowance).
• BAM operates a flexible working policy

Your mission

As an Agent, you will be responsible for the following:

• Set personal example in health, safety and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures, and personal safety tours.
• Manage, supervise and mentor the project team as appropriate.
• Adopt, maintain and promote cost-conscious management through efficient use of all resources.
• Implement and promote the use of BIM technologies to deliver the requirements of the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
• Maintain good working relationship with RE staff and the supply chain.
• Encourage repeat business by adopting a professional attitude with clients and stakeholders.
• Establish, maintain and monitor an effective, programme based cost management system, to facilitate control with reliable QF preparation.
• Ensure realistic short, medium and contract programmes are prepared, reviewed and updated.
• Ensure method statements and risk assessments are prepared, briefed, reviewed and updated.
• Ensure all records for measurement and payment purposes are prepared promptly, in appropriate form.
• Ensure all necessary site based appointments are made with suitably trained and experienced staff.
• Use recorded weekly internal progress meetings to communicate with all levels of the team.
• Keep off-site line management apprised of potential problems and future work opportunities.
• Establish and maintain close working relationship with buying department to ensure compliant advantageous procurement terms.
• Establish close working relationship with general foreman to ensure cost-effective use of labour and plant.
• Take a personal interest in developing staff to their next level.
• Keep abreast of developments in professional field.

Who are we looking for?

• Qualified to ICE Chartered level or equivalent (preferred)
• Successful management of a section of a major project, or acting as sub agent on a similar project
• Thorough knowledge of relevant government legislation
• Working knowledge of construction techniques and contract law relevant to construction contracts
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Company car / car allowance / travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Nuttall is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.