Site Agent (13656)

Tilbury Douglas; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave (buy/sell up to 3

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Company pension ( Defined contribution

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteer days

Flexible/Agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership fees

Perks at Work discounts

Flexible Benefits scheme

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking Site Agents to deliver Thames Water Framework projects within the Infrastructure Business Unit. You will manage projects from award to completion, ensuring quality, safety and environmental policy adherence, and report to Contracts Manager or Project Manager based on project scope.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering/Construction Management degree with Chartered status or progression, and have site qualifications and evidence of progression to Site Agent across

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering/Construction management degree required.
• Chartered status or approaching is desirable.
• Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training in contracts, formwork/falsework, concrete technology, and H&S management.
• Proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients (LUL, HA, water companies, petro/chem).
• Progress to Site Agent evidenced by both theoretical and practical development.
• Site qualifications: CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, National Water Hygiene card.

Responsibilities

• Resource allocation and management of Site staff.
• Reporting to the senior Manager on department budget control for contracts and progress against programme.
• Ensuring safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced.
• Enforcement and monitoring of the Division’s Quality Assurance and Environmental systems.
• Management of projects/contracts.
• Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects.
• Line management/supervision for Sub Agents & General Foreman.
• Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers.

Education

Civil Engineering/Construction Management degree

Chartered status or approaching

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS (5 day)

First Aid at Work (4 day)

National Water Hygiene card

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for Site Agents to join our team to deliver our Thames Water Framework projects.

We are looking for Site Agents to join our team to deliver our Thames Water Framework projects. You will be managing projects within the Infrastructure Business Unit in the Water streams from contract award through to completion – achieving acceptable financial outcomes whilst adhering to the quality, safety and environmental policies. You will report to either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of project and personal experience/ability.

What You Will Be Doing

• Resource allocation and management of Site staff.


• Reporting to the senior Manager on Department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against programme.


• Ensuring safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced.


• Enforcement and monitoring of the Division’s Quality Assurance and Environmental systems.


• Management of projects/contracts.


• Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects.


• Line management/supervision for Sub Agents & General Foreman.


• Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers.

What We Will Need From You

• Essential: Civil Engineering/Construction management degree


• Desirable: Chartered status or approaching.


• Evidence of relevant post‑graduation practical training e.g., attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management etc.


• Possesses proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients e.g., LUL, HA, Water Companies, Petro/Chem.


• Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Site Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience.


• Site qualifications: CSCS card, SMSTS (5 day), First Aid at Work (4 day), National Water Hygiene card

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary


• Car Allowance


• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)


• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years


• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)


• Life Assurance


• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%


• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave


• 2 days volunteering opportunities


• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Professional membership fees


• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more


• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:




• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)


• Dental Insurance


• Travel insurance


• Cycle to work scheme


• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.

We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

We look forward to receiving your application!