Site Agent

Location Barnstaple
Discipline: Rail , Civil Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Up to £55000.00 per annum
Contact name: Tony Croxford

Contact email: tony.croxford@hsqrecruitment.com
Job ref: BBBH8639_1638378515
Published: over 2 years ago

Main Responsibilities

The Site Agent shall manage, supervise, and mentor Sub-Agents, Engineers and Works Manager to ensure high levels of engineering control, efficient productivity, and appropriate records. They will also:

  • Ensure the delivery of the Project on time, to budget and to the standard of quality required

  • Comply and implement the companies Integrated Management System procedures and guidance and promote its implementation with the Project Team

  • Develop a proactive working relationship with Clients, Consultants and all Company personnel

  • Familiarise themselves with all Contract Documentation and Drawings including Company Management Plans to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the Project

  • Implement and address items requested by the Project Manager, and review the Contract Programme for their Section and inform of any improvements or concerns

  • Promote and lead the site safety culture, ensuring that all works are carried out in a planned, controlled and safe manner, in accordance with statutory regulations, current standards, and the Company SHEQ standards

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following skills/experience:

  • Experience of RC and Pre-cast Concrete Structures.

  • Experience of NEC

  • Experience of MS Project

  • Strong personal and organisational skills

  • Strong communication and IT skills

  • Good attention to detail

  • To be self-motivated and be able to prioritise and manage workload

  • To be responsive to the needs of internal and external customers and colleagues

Education/Certification Requirements:

  • Preferably a further education qualification e.g. Degree or HND/HNC (ideally relatable to Civil Engineering)

  • CSCS qualification

  • Proven experience of Highway Construction and maintenance

  • A good understanding of current methods and up to date knowledge of specifications and contract principles

  • SMSTS/IOSH preferable