Site Agent - Civil

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Site Agent to lead a multi-discipline civil project in Hampshire. In this pivotal role, you will manage site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols while driving project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong people management skills and a proven track record in overseeing medium to large scale projects. This position offers the opportunity to work with a reputable contractor known for its commitment to quality and employee satisfaction, making it a great fit for those looking to advance their career in civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong people management and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in leading medium to large scale projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees site setup and manages subcontractor relationships.
• Ensures adherence to HSEQS protocols and quality control.

Skills

People Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Decision Making

Industrial Relations Knowledge

Job description

Job Description

My client, a major contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Agent to work on a multi-discipline civil project in Hampshire. The client has been established for over 30 years within the civil engineering marine sector, working on multi-discipline schemes across the south within Marine, Flood defence, Structures, and Environmental, maintaining a strong pipeline of work with a low staff turnover.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participates in compiling the initial programme and has a full awareness of weekly targets.
2. Plans and oversees the site setup, ensuring that the appropriate facilities are in place prior to the project launch.
3. Manages the relationship with the sub-contractors while working onsite.
4. Takes ownership for ensuring that HSEQS protocols are adhered to on sites at all times.
5. Maintains quality control procedures at all times.
6. Ensures that the TWR is in place and is up to date.
7. Drives the pace of the project and plans the work in the field.
8. Coordinates and prioritizes the sequence of activities on site.
9. Manages a team of foremen and other site staff.
10. Ensures that all employees adhere to appropriate protocols in the event of an incident onsite.
11. Able to relate company commercial strategy to own activities.
12. Operates the site on a holistic ‘cradle to grave’ project management approach.
13. Communicates the site requirements to the commercial team and achieves the most economical reasonable solution bearing in mind commercial constraints.
14. Drives the project programme.
15. Manages information and records of relevant contemporaneous records.
16. Follows the PEP as a means of ensuring that work is carried out on time and on budget.

Experience & Skills

1. Strong People Management experience.
2. Knowledge of good industrial relations practices.
3. Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a warm and persuasive way both formally and informally, and able to alter style and method to suit the audience.
4. Strong people skills and able to manage a variety of subcontractor supervision.
5. Experience of leading others and a track record of delivering medium to large scale projects.
6. Ability to prioritize and make prompt decisions in the interests of the project.
7. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all the trades required on site, codes of practice relating to them and their specific requirements.
8. Experience building credibility with contractors by treating them with respect.