Job Description
Senior Site Agent - Civil Engineering
We are looking to procure an experienced Civil Engineering "Senior Site Agent" to join the regional team of a large main contractor based in Bridgwater. They work on a number of civil engineering frameworks which include:
Highways - Bridges and Structures, Embankments, Small Civils
Environment Agency - Flood alleviation, Bunding, water structures
Rail - Bridges and Structures, Embankments, Small Civils
Reporting into a visiting contracts manager the successful candidate will bring their larger projects from award to completion, on time and within budget with a high levels of client satisfaction. Following the successful delivery of current works programme the role will develop into a strategic role in the business for work on new opportunities, including design and build along with continued operational team development.
Key duties and responsibilities:
To lead a positive, continually improving culture, helping the company to achieve health, safety and environmental objectives
Successful delivery of multiple projects on time, on budget and to the specified quality
Programme Management and optimisation of works phasing/resources
Risk identification and management, in conjunction with commercial team
Design and engineering Liaison (D&B context), maximising VE opportunities, considering buildability and commercial implications of design
Stakeholder relationship development and management - Internal and External
Partnered, proactive relationships with client side Project Managers
Commercial and contractual input working closely with the commercial team, and accountable for ensuring that projects and programmes meet commercial expectations
Ensuring delivery teams operate in accordance with legislation, company policies and procedures including contractual procedures and processes, predominantly NEC ECC
Management and Development of Operational Teams - Coaching and mentoring
Strategic overview of co-ordinated works areas and the development of new opportunities
Company representative at Progress meetings and client led Steering Groups/Project Boards
Management reporting
The successful candidate will benefit from a long term career in the region with room for promotion, exposure to exciting and challenging projects and the opportunity to work with a like-minded, friendly team with a passion for delivery and client satisfaction.
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
HNC / HND / Degree in civil engineering or similar (Desirable)
Civil Engineering experience - Essential
Proven track record of managing and delivering projects from £5m - £10m on time and budget
Working collaboratively with design teams, as part of a D&B environment, to ensure optimal solutions
Writing and checking RAMS
Excellent coach and mentor
Contractual knowledge of NEC Engineering
Excellent relationship management skills, including clients and other stakeholders
Establishing programme and resourcing strategies, identifying and mitigating risks, and delivering to agreed contract strategies
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Girling Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy