Site Agent

Matchtech; Wytham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks an experienced Site Agent to oversee highways projects. You will manage site engineers and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. A strong work ethic and a minimum HNC in Civil Engineering are essential. Join a skilled team and advance your career within this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Understanding of current Health & Safety / CDM legislation.
• Experience managing site operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor Site Engineers and Section Engineers.
• Support the Project Manager in the construction phase.
• Liaise with project resources and monitor relationships.

Skills

Strong Work Ethic

Strong Communication Skills

Technical Competence

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

HNC or higher in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autocad

Job description

Responsibilities

• Undertake the management and mentoring of Site Engineers and Section Engineers
• Support the Project Manager in driving forward the construction phase of the project
• Liaise with the Project Manager to manage, control and allocate all project resources
• Support the Project Manager in planning the construction phase of the project
• Compile and review work package plans and other management plans
• Support the Project Manager to deliver project within programme and budget
• Work closely with the Planning department to obtain accurate and reliable programme data
• Monitor and report on contractual requirements
• Manage and monitor subcontractors and supplier relationships
• Communicate with commercial staff to ensure records are prepared in a timely fashion
• Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are being complied with
• Implementing and attending weekly and monthly site meetings
• Compile daily activity briefings and complete site diary as required
• Assist in Managing Quality & Environmental plans on site
• Ensure work is delivered in accordance with the specification
• Assist with preparing project close-out report
• Work to the Graham IMS
• Take part in and promote a Safety Culture with the entire site team

Personal Specification

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Strong Work Ethic
• Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Technically Competent
• Excellent Knowledge of NEC
• HNC or higher in Civil Engineering

Desirable

• Experience working on Highway Schemes
• Experience managing one site or a section of a larger site as part of a wider team.
• Demonstrate strong planning skills
• CPCS Appointed Person for Lifting trained
• Temporary Works Coordinator trained
• Proficient in use of Autocad

Health & Safety

Essential

• Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Heath & Safety / CDM legislation
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

• Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action. Can use analytical skills to make decisions, with a strict attention to detail.
• Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.
• Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.
• Planning and Prioritising: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives and delegates accordingly. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches.
• Adaptability: Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations. Changes the overall plan, goal or project to fit the situation.
• Results orientation: Able to focus on setting personal and team objectives. Can evaluate progress and drive resources to attain objectives.

If you have significant experience in highways construction as a Site Agent and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's industrious and skilled team