Site Agent (Havant Thicket Reservoir)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Project Site Agent for the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project. The role involves ensuring compliance with procedures, managing contracts, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in earthworks projects. The position offers a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Discretionary bonus

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Car allowance or company vehicle

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Site Agent in civil engineering.
• Experience in large earthworks projects is preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety and environmental procedures.
• Prepare construction plans on time.
• Monitor project progress and compliance.
• Liaise with site management and engineers.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Advert

The Role




We are looking for an individual to join our team on a major UK construction project as a site-based Project Site Agent starting
at the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project, Hampshire reporting directly to the Project Manager. Working in a team, the successful
candidate will support the management and delivery of the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project.

You will be working within a flexible organisation where self-motivated and practical problem solvers will thrive. We will help
you develop your knowledge and experience further, by providing plenty of exposure to a variety of matters in a supportive working
environment.




Key responsibilities include:



• Ensuring company procedures and systems on quality, health & safety and the environment are implemented and complied with on
site.

• Preparing quality, environmental and H&S construction plans in a timely manner.

• Planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing the progress of contracts throughout the project’s lifespan and ensuring
compliance with project’s budgets and programme.

• Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and ensuring the accurate construction of the works in accordance with
client requirements.

• Ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with company procedures and
monitoring their performance including financial throughout the project.

• Preparing and submitting weekly reports on progress for review by the Project Manager or Contract Manager for inclusion in
the project’s financial CVRs and forecasts to completion

• Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact, in sufficient time to ensure adequate provisions have been made
within forecast accounts.

• Providing sufficient and accurate information to the Works Management and Foremen to ensure timely construction of the
works.

• Liaising with the site manager and foreman as to what engineering is needed onsite and holding daily engineering briefings
with the onsite engineers.

• Actively resolve contractual issues with both clients and suppliers while also maintaining a good relationship.

• Mentoring and guidance for junior members of your team and operatives to fully develop their construction competencies.

• Ensuring timely submission of the necessary documentation for inclusion within the project health and safety file.







What we are looking for:



• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

• Demonstrable experience of working as a Site Agent within the civil engineering construction industry preferably on large
earthworks projects.

• Experience in Design & Build Contracts

• Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts

• Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and
new client relationships.

• Experience of managing and mentoring engineers.

• Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.

• Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills, including writing and presentation of reports, preparing
business management documents, and presenting information in meetings with clients and other parties.

• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in both mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal
with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines supported by strong organisational skills.

• Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.

• Full UK Driving Licence is also required.




More generally, you will need to be committed, reliable, flexible both in terms of UK travel (and staying away overnight where
required) and range of tasks performed and possess a good team-working ethic.



Benefits




* Competitive starting salary.
* Discretionary bonus (eligibility applies).
* Company contributing pension scheme (eligibility applies).
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Ongoing professional development and training.
* Car allowance or company vehicle (eligibility applies).