Site Agent

CRS Professionals (UK) Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Site Agent to join their dynamic team in Telford. This role is pivotal in overseeing civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing subcontractors, and optimizing project performance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in highways and road construction, and demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values career development and offers a range of industry-leading rewards and benefits, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive Civil Engineering background with experience in Highways/Road Construction.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site productivity and ensure compliance with HSQE systems.
• Maintain customer relationships and promote site safety culture.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Highways/Road Construction

Drainage

Earthworks

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Commercial Acumen

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND/HNC in Civil Engineering

SMSTS Certification

First Aid at Work

Job description

McPhillips (Wellington) Limited was founded by Jim McPhillips in 1963 and became a limited company in December 1964. The company has enjoyed sustained growth over the years and currently employs over 280 people providing award winning civil engineering and building solutions throughout the Midlands, North West England and Wales.

We are currently looking to recruit a Site Agent to join our team, based on-site in Telford or Sandwell (West Brom or Wednesbury).

We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY

As Site Agent, you will have worked in a similar industry and will have experience of working on civil engineering & infrastructure projects. Specific responsibilities for this role will include:

• Complying with all HSQE systems and implementing on site.
• Managing and measuring on site productivity and performance.
• Ensuring that works activities are carried out efficiently to specification and agreed programme.
• Managing procurement and performance of sub-contractors.
• Maintaining and developing customer relationships and delivering and measuring Customer Satisfaction.
• Optimising targeted financial contribution for the scheme.
• Manage and develop team members' individual performance, identify strengths and weaknesses in order to contribute to the succession planning of the business.
• Promote and lead the site safety culture, ensuring that all works are carried out in a planned, controlled and safe manner, in accordance with statutory regulations, current standards, and the Company SHEQ standards.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have an extensive Civil Engineering background with experience of Highways/Road Construction projects, along with exposure to Drainage and Earthworks within their previous roles.

• Collaborative team player.
• Demonstrable personal and organisational skills.
• High level Commercial acumen.
• Proven communication and IT skills.
• Focusing on detail.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritise and manage workload.
• Responsive to the needs of internal and external customers and colleagues.
• Can solve problems calmly, safely and effectively.
• Understand change and know how to control it.
• Keen to become an Institution of Civil Engineers member.
• Rewards others when required.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Preferably a further education qualification e.g. Degree or HND/HNC (ideally relatable to Civil Engineering).
• SMSTS.
• First Aid at work (desirable).

WHY MCPHILLIPS

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.

McPhillips is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.