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Site Agent Hampshire Temporary (Initially for 10 weeks) £290.00 per day (Umbrella/Limited company basis) Our client a leader within the construction industry are seeking a Site Agent / Manager working in Hampshire. The Site Agent will report to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning and supervision of the day to day running of the site works as well as assisting in the planning and methodology of the ECI. Key Accountabilities Manage and supervise the on-site works to ensure that work is carried out safely, on time, to budget and in accordance with the HSEQ standards required. Efficient organisation of labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor resources. Liaise with other stakeholders as required to deliver schemes Ensure Construction Phase Plans, method statements and safe systems of work are in-place before work is started and that required safety standards are maintained at all times. Ensure method statements and safe systems of work are updated where additional risks are identified on site. Ensure in-house and subcontractors site personnel are competent and fully trained to undertake their work. Liaise with area Traffic Safety and Control Officer (TSCO) to ensure traffic management arrangements are safe and compliant with legislation / local agreements Liaise with commercial team and designers to manage changes identified on site. Fully engaged with commercial teams and takes responsibility for the commercial performance of the project. Keep accurate records including site diary, records of works activities, resource allocations and as-built information. Assist in preparation of health and safety files and post completion reports. Develop construction programmes and methodology utilising existing knowledge & experience and through engagement with Key Supply Chain. The ideal candidate with hold a CSCS card along with SSMTS. Call today for immediate start

Established and Reputable North East Commecial builder is searching for an experienced site manager. The Role: Responsibilities: * Create, maintain and execute the project plan and schedule, and ensure compliance with budget * Supervise and coordinate all construction activities * Supervise, direct, coach and train assistant superintendents, coordinators, hourly foreman and hourly staff assigned to project * Help create site-specific plans and procedures; ensures the implementation of these procedures on site * Ensure all site resources (labour, machinery, materials, subcontractors, etc.) are effectively utilized and monitored in order to achieve efficient and timely completion of the projects. * Monitor and mitigate additional project costs (i.e. rentals, wasted material etc.) and mitigate whenever possible. * Safety Program to create a safe work environment throughout the job-site; adhere to the safety and record-keeping requirements * Oversee and assist with the planning and execution of all technical aspects of the job-site. * Ensure that up-to-date copies of the Occupational Health and Safety Manual, WHMIS book, Traffic Management Plans, and Workers Compensation Act are on-site and available. * Ensure project materials and workmanship meets the project quality standards and design requirements * Prior to the commencement of site works, gain an understanding of the relevant project specifications and drawings. * Obtain necessary information from engineers, designers, inspectors, municipal/provincial authorities, utility owners and owners * Resolve and advise senior management of potential problems, work interference's or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts; anticipate and resolve project issues and schedule difficulties * Ensure that relevant information is communicated to crew, members and subcontractors, enabling them to effectively carry out their functions. * Coordinate/Schedule subcontractors and monitor their progress in order to determine suitability for future work. The Ideal Candidate: * Minimum 10 years of commercial construction experience * Has been employed with a medium / large prime contractor * In-depth knowledge of the construction industry operations specifically construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word and Outlook * Ability to lead, mentor, educate and assess trade performance on the job and aspects of occupational health and safety * Experience with scheduling and coordinating contractors * Experience applying basic engineering principles to construction challenges * Ability to visualize the entire project and anticipate construct-ability issues and embed solutions in the construction plans and schedules * Ability to visualize and create the project schedule’s critical path * Experience executing management meetings with trade contractors performing the work and record on a weekly basis * Ability to schedule, monitor and forecast resources for optimum efficiency and implement development plans * Proficient ability to interpret contract drawings and specifications with special emphasis on commercial projects

An exciting opportunity to join an expanding company has arisen in Greater Manchester and our client is looking for a motivated and results driven Assistant / Estimator to join their highways team. Key Responsibilities and Duties Provide the client with a first-class customer service. Review tender documents assessing scope, risks involved, tender complexity and provide feedback to Directors in conjunction with the Contract Manager / Senior Management review contract details relevant to the company's ability to deliver under the contract. Carry out material take offs and send out enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers for each tender for works packages required from the tender documentation, drawings and specifications. Evaluate returned quotations from suppliers and, where necessary, enter into correspondence with suppliers to bring quotations in line with the project specification requirements Make site visits to tender location as necessary to establish site logistics Identify tender deliverables required such as programmes, tender method statements, cash flow forecasts etc and allocate to relevant staff accordingly. These may include but are not limited to: - oContract Programme (Microsoft Project) oLabour Histograms oOutline Methodology Statements oMethod Statements / Temporary Works Proposals oTraffic Management Proposals oCash Flow forecasts Occasional BQ take-offs / compile Activity Schedules for "drawing and specification" tender opportunities Price up all rates from basic principles broken down on a labour, plant, materials and subcontract basis Price up all preliminary items for each tender in advance of finalisation with the Directors Identify tender opportunities such as value engineering, recycling and compressing contract programme. If tender is for 'design and construct' schemes, arrange meetings with suitable Designers and finalise the overall responsibility, extent of design and fee proposal. Also negotiate "no win / no fee" format for tender stage design requirements. Tenders to be built up using estimating software (Valesco / Causeway preferred but not essential) Tenders to be finalised and submitted to agreed deadlines Prepare commercial documents for tender handover to Commercial team Attend internal handover meetings in the presence of the Operational and Commercial team. Attend pre-contract / pre-ward meetings with prospective clients to finalise tender queries and settle tender sum as necessary Assist the operational / site commercial team with queries on tender allowances, productions etc. Seek feedback and make tender amendments where applicable for future reference utilising client feedback on submitted tenders. * Excellent Benefits which include car or car allowance

An exciting opportunity to join an expanding company has arisen in Greater Manchester and our client is looking for a motivated and results driven Assistant / Estimator to join their highways team. Key Responsibilities and Duties Provide the client with a first-class customer service. Review tender documents assessing scope, risks involved, tender complexity and provide feedback to Directors in conjunction with the Contract Manager / Senior Management review contract details relevant to the company's ability to deliver under the contract. Carry out material take offs and send out enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers for each tender for works packages required from the tender documentation, drawings and specifications. Evaluate returned quotations from suppliers and, where necessary, enter into correspondence with suppliers to bring quotations in line with the project specification requirements Make site visits to tender location as necessary to establish site logistics Identify tender deliverables required such as programmes, tender method statements, cash flow forecasts etc and allocate to relevant staff accordingly. These may include but are not limited to: - oContract Programme (Microsoft Project) oLabour Histograms oOutline Methodology Statements oMethod Statements / Temporary Works Proposals oTraffic Management Proposals oCash Flow forecasts Occasional BQ take-offs / compile Activity Schedules for "drawing and specification" tender opportunities Price up all rates from basic principles broken down on a labour, plant, materials and subcontract basis Price up all preliminary items for each tender in advance of finalisation with the Directors Identify tender opportunities such as value engineering, recycling and compressing contract programme. If tender is for 'design and construct' schemes, arrange meetings with suitable Designers and finalise the overall responsibility, extent of design and fee proposal. Also negotiate "no win / no fee" format for tender stage design requirements. Tenders to be built up using estimating software (Valesco / Causeway preferred but not essential) Tenders to be finalised and submitted to agreed deadlines Prepare commercial documents for tender handover to Commercial team Attend internal handover meetings in the presence of the Operational and Commercial team. Attend pre-contract / pre-ward meetings with prospective clients to finalise tender queries and settle tender sum as necessary Assist the operational / site commercial team with queries on tender allowances, productions etc. Seek feedback and make tender amendments where applicable for future reference utilising client feedback on submitted tenders. * Excellent Benefits which include car or car allowance