- Posted 14 March 2023
- Salary£50k - 60k per year + Package
- Location
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineConstruction, Civil Engineering
- Reference85076
- Contact 07811744871
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Job description
Summary
Thorn Baker is working with a UK based civil engineering and earthworks contractor to recruit a Site Agent to work in the South West region
Thorn Baker's client can offer a competitive salary and enviable package which includes a choice of car, van, truck and fuel card OR an allowance
Thorn Baker's client has a huge amount of work lined up in the region for the next 36 months and can offer the right candidate a clear path of progression up to Senior Project Manager
Please apply now to be considered for this role or give me a call on 07861 251 504
As Site Agent you will:
- Lead site team including supervision of company employees and subcontractors
- Complete all activities with diligence and energy to maximise the time spent on site planning and supervising works
- Ensure adequate records are maintained through site photographs, daily diaries and as built drawings.
- Carry out daily site briefings and supervise sub-contractor task briefings.
- Monitor all works activities to ensure they meet the Works Specification and are being delivered in a safe manner following the principles of Injury Free Environment (IFE);
- Attend client meetings to provide them with a delivery update and manage any adverse issues.
- Write and maintain contract programme
- Formal communications to clients and subcontractors including but not limited to Early Warnings, and instructions.
- Assist in the tendering of works including evaluation and selection of sub-contract packages.
- Take ownership for safety and environmental compliance for your depot and ensure all identified actions are closed out within their timescale
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
- A good level of experience in civil engineering and workforce supervision including drainage, structures and general infrastructure
- A good level of commercial acumen to facilitate cost control.
- Effective team management, leadership and influencing skills to get the best from everyone.
- The ability to remain flexible in your approach to the role whilst embracing change and helping to drive that change through.
- Experience of working on NEC3 contracts including the mechanisms for notifications.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence client decision making
- Highly organised and able to juggle priorities, whilst multi-tasking for many stakeholders, and still remaining focussed on what's most important
What's in it for you?
- £50,000 - £60,000 Base Salary
- Pension scheme
- Company car/ car allowance and fuel card