Site Manager

Barhale Holdings Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Site Agent to manage construction sites, ensuring project delivery aligns with customer objectives while maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in civil engineering and project management, with a degree in Civil Engineering being essential. The firm offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, supporting employee growth and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Leadership training

Qualifications

• Experience of working within Civil Engineering as a Site Agent.
• Working knowledge of contract conditions and CDM regulations.
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes for civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects.
• Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects.
• Produce high-quality monthly reports for clients.

Skills

Site Management

Communication skills

Team management

Cost control

Problem-solving

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors, including Water, Transport, Built environment and Energy. We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working on large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, and on individual projects. We employ over 1,200 people nationwide and maintain an in-house delivery model, sourcing, training and retaining our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services.

Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to high standards of people practices, inclusivity, and alignment to business strategy and ethos.
• Job security and long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes.
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK\'s largest projects and clients.
• Strong career progression with a track record of promoting from within.

The Role

The main purpose Site Agent will be responsible for the management of the construction site to achieve the required project delivery to the customers\' objectives while maintaining health and safety, quality, environmental impact, and cost control. You will deliver projects to the specified quality, the required programme, and maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager, engineers and quantity surveyors to ensure projects are completed safely while meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Management
• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects in the Civils and Water sectors
• Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects
• When required, lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foreman to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company procedures
• Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised
• Produce and manage the project construction programme as well as produce 2 weeks\' look-ahead
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks

• Client interface
• Undertake an ambassadorial role representing the business to customers, the public and official bodies
• Deliver product to customer requirements and satisfaction

• Cost control
• Populate and manage the Barhale cost plan for the project
• Maximise project value
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
• Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
• Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities

• Reporting
• Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports internally and for the Client
• Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures

Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience of working within Civil Engineering and as a Site Agent for a contractor, delivering projects in a highly regulated environment
• Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• CSCS Mandatory
• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS
• Temporary works Coordinator
• Confined space training
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion

• Desirable:
• CEng MICE, or equivalent
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 software
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal
• Development supported by training
• Continuous service awards

How to apply

Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail]