Site agent (Civils) - Dublin

Glantech staffing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Glantech staffing is seeking an experienced Site Agent to support project delivery across civil and utilities works. The role focuses on meeting timelines and budgets while upholding health and safety standards.

You will review drawings, amend designs based on feedback, and lead a site team. Strong communication with clients and subcontractors is essential to ensure successful project execution and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience with civils, drainage or utilities.
• Ability to read designs and drawings.
• Commercial awareness of project costs.
• Experience with site activities and multiple teams.
• Good knowledge of HSQE requirements.
• Ground support systems knowledge helpful.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Run multiple projects within urban and rural environments.
• Liaise with clients and client representatives to ensure delivery.
• Review drawings in detail and amend designs as needed.
• Lead the site team and mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate with Contracts Manager and Site Agents for resources.
• Ensure safety, quality and compliance with regulations on site.
• Monitor progress to meet timelines and budgets.
• Oversee material delivery and address discrepancies.
• Provide status reports to clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Health & safety

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

In partnership with our client, Glantech staffing are currently looking for an experienced Site Agent to join our team.

The successful Site Agent will be supporting the delivery of projects across all aspects of the business from a construction point of view. The Site Agent will be responsible for delivering projects in accordance with pre-agreed timelines and budget frameworks. A strong ethos on health and safety, compliance, reporting, and documentation are essential qualities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for running numerous projects within urban and rural environments.
• Liaising and corresponding with Clients and Client Representatives to enable the successful delivery of projects and building of relationships.
• Reviewing drawings with a high level of detail.
• Amending designs in line with feedback received.
• Create an environment of leadership within the project site team.
• Liaising with Contracts Manager and Site Agents to manage work and site resource requirements.
• Ensuring customers’ expectations are fulfilled whilst building confidence and trust.
• Interrogating & continuously improving project processes.
• Apply new technology in an innovative way to create new services and streamline delivery processes.
• Mentor designers and identify training needs for junior site team.
• Monitor progress of site work, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Planning and overseeing the delivery of materials and manage any discrepancies where appropriate.
• Ensuring that all work complies with client requirements and safety legislation alongside other legal requirements.
• Responsible for overseeing the traffic management as well as health and safety on-site and ensuring all safety checks are carried out.
• Liaise with Local Authorities with the inspection of footway conditions prior and post installation works.
• Liaise with the workflow department regarding the programming and scheduling of work.
• Provide Clients with a status report and act as first point of contact for members of the public and sub-contractors.
• Professionally handle complaints received from customers regarding carried out work.
• Collaborate with clients to enable them to maximise the value of their infrastructure.
• Quality control of works.
• Manage required administrative tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Ad hoc tasks as required

Required Experience and Competencies:

• A qualification in engineering or equivalent is desirable.
• Civils, drainage, or utilities (water & electricity) experience.
• Previous experience and the ability to read designs.
• Commercially aware of projects costs.
• Experience with site activities and multiple teams.
• Good knowledge of HSQE requirements.
• Good knowledge of ground support systems.
• Confident, motivated and can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Time management abilities to meet targets.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Integrity and respect for confidentiality and privacy.