Site Agent/Sub Agent/Senior Engineer - Heavy civils

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Limited, a leading UK civil engineering and tunnelling contractor, is recruiting a Site Agent to lead the on-site team in Liverpool/Chester. You will supervise subcontractors, monitor progress against programmes, and maintain QA records in line with the company's information management system.

Successful candidates will hold a civil engineering degree, thrive in a fast-paced team, manage workloads effectively, and bring previous site experience delivering projects on programme.

Qualifications

• A BSc, MSc, or BEng level qualification in a Civil Engineering aligned subject.
• The ability to work well within a dynamic, fast-paced team, whilst working autonomously.
• The ability to prioritise a varied workload effectively.
• Previous site experience in delivering projects to programme.
• The ability to manage the installation of works to a high specification / quality.
• The mindset to seek opportunities and problem solve with the design team and supply chain to identify programme and production opportunities.
• Experience of working with heavy civils, shafts, microtunnelling would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site team supervision, including subcontractors
• Monitor site activities against the target programmes and site planning
• Ensure adequate records are maintained complying with the JGL Information Management System, e.g. Quality Assurance documentation, daily diaries and as built drawings
• Prepare and deliver daily site briefings
• Monitor all works activities to ensure the they meet the Works Specification and are being delivered in a safe manner
• Attend site meetings
• Give formal communications to clients and subcontractors including but not limited to Early Warnings, and instructions
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards
• Produce site documentation eg RAMS and ITPs
• Ensure compliance with ITPs
• Work collaboratively with the Client's team

Skills

Civil Engineering

Autonomous Working

Programme Management

Site Experience

Problem Solving

Heavy Civils

Shafts/Microtunnelling

Education

BSc/MSc/BEng in Civil Engineering

Job description

Location: Liverpool/Chester

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Joseph Gallagher is the leading UK based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractor, growing significantly in the last 40years into an international business. We have an award-winning reputation, industry leading safety culture and have had the privilege to be a part of some of the most critical infrastructure projects taking place today.

As the Agent you will be required to:

• Lead the site team supervision, including subcontractors
• Monitor site activities against the target programmes and site planning
• Ensure adequate records are maintained complying with the JGL Information Management System, e.g. Quality Assurance documentation, daily diaries and as built drawings
• Prepare and deliver daily site briefings
• Monitor all works activities to ensure the they meet the Works Specification and are being delivered in a safe manner
• Attend site meetings
• Give formal communications to clients and subcontractors including but not limited to Early Warnings, and instructions
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards
• Produce site documentation eg RAMS and ITP’s
• Ensure compliance with ITP’s
• Work collaboratively with the Client's team

To be successful in this position the Site Agent must have the following:

• A BSc, MSc, or BEng level qualification in a Civil Engineering aligned subject
• The ability to work well within a dynamic, fast-paced team, whilst working autonomously
• The ability to prioritise a varied workload effectively.
• Previous site experience in delivering projects to programme
• The ability to manage the installation of works to a high specification / quality
• The mindset to seek opportunities and problem solve with the design team and supply chain to identify programme and production opportunities
• Experience of working with heavy civils, shafts, microtunnelling would be desirable

LIFE Culture

At the Joseph Gallagher Group, we\'re promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Equality and Diversity

The Joseph Gallagher Group are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone.

We are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.