Site Manager / Agent

Fawkes & Reece London; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Leaving work early every Friday

Company social calendar

Training and progression

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is recruiting a Site Agent/Manager for a major water framework in South Wales. The role covers civil engineering, water and wastewater projects within a long-term regional framework for a leading civils contractor.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, up-to-date SMSTS, CSCS card and proven people management on highways, earthworks and structures. Travel across the Southern region and First Aid at Work qualification are desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive civil engineering project experience from Engineer level upward.
• SMSTS qualification.
• First Aid at Work desirable.
• CSCS card essential.
• Full UK driving license and ability to travel.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
• Prepare and monitor programmes of work.
• Provide method statements, risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor costs against budgets.
• Manage design co-ordination.
• Engage and assess sub-contractors.
• Administer contract changes.
• Inform and involve local groups.
• Maintain safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Foster client relations and uphold company procedures.

Skills

People management

Project management

Civil engineering knowledge

SMSTS

CSCS card

First Aid at Work

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Site Manager / Agent - Leading Civils Contractor - Major Water Framework - South Wales

My client is a long established, leading, National Civil Engineering Contractor.

Due to planned growth and an influx of work on a major Civil Engineering Framework covering Wales and the surrounding Counties, they are looking to recruit, a Site Agent / Site Manager

The successful individual would be working on Civils, water, wastewater and Meica projects in South Wales.

Initially the successful applicant would be working on the Installation of combined sewer overflows - Large tanks and shafts (storm tank related) Attenuation tanks etc.

This is a dedicated framework offering long term continuity of work in the region.

Currently my client would prefer candidates seeking permanent opportunities but would also consider those considering contract opportunities.

Key Responsibilities for the Site Agent

• Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
• Manage design co-ordination.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Understand and administer contract change.
• Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Already experienced as a Sub Agent or a Site Agent you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, an up-to-date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.

You will also have experience of managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor including Highways works, Earthworks and Structures.

Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.

A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout our Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.

Requirements:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter
• Extensive experience from an Engineer upwards of Civil Engineering Projects
• First Aid Trained
• SMSTS

Benefits Package

• Life assurance cover
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Leaving work early every Friday!
• Company social calendar
• Training and progression