Site Agent

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Agent for a freelance position in Kendal, Cumbria. The role involves assisting the Project Manager in managing projects valued at up to £10m, ensuring effective completion while adhering to health and safety standards. Key responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, managing teams, and producing reports. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, ideally with NEC3 contracts and Heavy Civils background, and a degree in a construction-related field.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as a Site Agent.
• Experience delivering NEC3 contracts.
• Experience with EA's SHEW CoP.
• Experience creating CPP's under CDM 2015 regulations.
• Previous experience in Heavy Civils, preferably environmental or water treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Project Management strategy.
• Produce lookahead programmes and progress reports.
• Liaise with subcontractors and site management.
• Manage a team of engineers and site managers.

Skills

Project Management

Liaising with subcontractors

Cost planning

Team management

Technical coordination

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Site Agent

Location: Kendal, Cumbria

Day Rate: £(Apply online only)/day

Overview

Our client is looking to employ a freelance Site Agent for an EA civil framework in the North West area. You will assist the Project Manager in managing the delivery and handover of projects up to the value of £10m, ensuring that they are completed in the most effective manner; maintaining customer satisfaction and without compromising health and safety or environmental factors.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the Project Management strategy.
• Assisting in the production of lookahead programmes; reporting on these to key stakeholders and producing progress reports.
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Liaising with site management on design and procurement issues.
• Assisting in the preparation of the construction completion and take-over documentation.
• Taking all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
• Technical coordination between engineering and supply chain partners.
• Challenging all stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation, doing something differently, and improving working practices to realize opportunities and minimize risk - both to safety and commercial performance.
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyor to generate cost plans, input commitments, and monitor project out-turn costs, reporting any variations to the PM and assisting in the preparation of mitigation plans.
• Managing a team of engineers and site-based managers.

About The Candidate

• At least 3 years experience as a Site Agent
• Experience of delivering NEC3 contracts
• Experience with the EA's SHEW CoP
• Experience creating CPP's under CDM 2015 regulations
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline
• Previous experience within Heavy Civils is a necessity; preferably environmental or water treatment experience (infra or non-infra)
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS Preferable