Site Agent

  • Construction Jobs
  • LS2, Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Feb 03, 2023
Permanent Construction Civil Engineer Project Manager Foreman / Surfacing Site Foreman Management Architect and Design

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Site Agent for a leading Civil Engineering company who have secured a strong pipeline of work on the Yorkshire water framework. The main purpose of the Site Agent will be responsible for the management of the construction site in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers’ objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control. You will be responsible for the delivery of various projects, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the project manager, engineers and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded. Key Responsibilities: 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 teams 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’s 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 producing 2 weeks look aheads  Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the task. 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 regime 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 conclusion  Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values  Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and motivate and lead the team in line with the Company culture, ensuring high standards of compliance. Benefits: As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes flexible benefits, which provides a range of guaranteed benefits including but not limited to:  Company car/car allowance  5% Company pension contribution  Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary  Single persons private medical cover  Permanent Health Cover For further details please contact Shiraz Malik on (phone number removed)