Site Agent

BAM UK & Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 8%

Private health insurance

Dental plan

Annual leave 26 days

Wellbeing days

Maternity & paternity leave

Learning & development

Company vehicle

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland in Cork is recruiting a Site Agent for a civils project. You will oversee earthworks, pavement construction and road works, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and quality standards.

You will lead a team, prepare method statements and risk assessments, review designs with the project team, and manage procurement of materials and subcontractors. The role offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Experience supervising earthworks activities.
• Familiarity with highway works specs and contract documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design review of earthworks, pavement, road furniture, markings and finishings to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepare method statements, inspection and test plans and risk assessments.
• Responsible for the technical development of staff members.
• Review quality of work on all ongoing works.
• Ensure compliance with standards and specifications for pavement design and workmanship.
• Supervision of earthworks, subbase, CBGM and asphalt pavement construction.
• Monitor testing and advise design team of necessary modifications.
• Prepare estimates and participate in tender reviews as required.
• Manage and price contract variations and procure materials and services.
• Communicate with, and attend progress meetings with the internal site team and clients.

Skills

Earthworks supervision

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

About The Role

We are recruiting a Site Agent to join our team on a civils project in Cork.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunities! Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest, dynamic and most exciting construction, civil and FM projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country's largest construction firms.

We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with great benefits.

• 8% pension contribution.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Dental Plan.
• 26 days annual leave, incremental with years service.
• 2 Wellbeing days annually.
• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
• Company vehicles (role dependent).
• .....and many more great perks.

Making Possible

• Design review of submissions for earthworks, pavement, road furniture, markings and finishings to ensure it complies with the contract requirements.
• Prepare method statements, inspection and test plans and risk assessments.
• Responsible for the technical development of staff members.
• Review quality of work on all ongoing works.
• Ensure compliance with standards and specifications for pavement design and workmanship.
• Supervision of earthworks, subbase, CBGM and asphalt pavement construction.
• Monitors work on an ongoing basis to ensure accurate testing.
• Review and advise the design team of any modifications needed to the detailed road designs.
• Propose cost effective and innovative solutions to the problems in road/pavement, roadworks and finishing works.
• Prepare estimates and participate in tender reviews as required.
• Manage and price contract variations (continuing variations and improvement works).
• Prepare and issue price enquiries.
• Prepare scoping documentation, seek suppliers / subcontractors, obtain quotations, undertake the technical evaluation, and make recommendations for the procurement of materials and services.
• Communicate with, and attend project progress meetings with the internal site team and clients.
• Liaise with the Construction/Project Manager, client and supplier on technical matters as required.

What do you bring to the role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or Geotechnical engineering or related Engineering field.
• Experience in supervising, coordinating and managing earthworks activities.
• Familiarity with specification for highway works and contract document preparation.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• The ability to lead, manage and proactively participate in project teams.
• Hold a valid Drivers Licence.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to let us know.

• Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.