Site Agent/Manager

Our client is a Tier 1 main contractor and they are currently looking for a Site Agent from a Civil and Water background to join their London based projects.  

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 client's 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

Essential  

• Considerable experience in 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  

• Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to ensure the culture is in line with the client's values  

• Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and motivate and lead the team in line with the Company culture, ensuring high standards of compliance  

Desirable  

• Temporary Works Co-ordinator  

• CEng MICE, or equivalent  

• Knowledge of Primavera P6 software  

• Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract