Site Agent

Job Title: Site Agent - Civil Engineering / Environment Agency Framework

Location: Ashford, Kent
Day Rate: 400 - 450/day

Our client is looking to employ a freelance Site Agent for an Environment Agency (EA) Civil Engineering Framework in the South East. This role will suit an experienced Heavy Civils / Infrastructure professional with a background in flood defence, environmental or water infrastructure projects.

You will assist the Project Manager in managing the delivery and handover of projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with programme, whilst maintaining client satisfaction and environmental compliance.

You will report directly to the Project Manager on site, and your duties will include:

• Assisting with the overall Project Management strategy and site delivery

• Assisting in the production of lookahead programmes and construction programmes, reporting progress to key stakeholders

• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure works progress efficiently

• Liaising with site management on design, engineering and procurement issues

• Assisting in the preparation of construction completion and project handover documentation

• Ensuring appropriate confidentiality and compliance with project requirements

• Technical coordination between engineering teams and supply chain partners

• Identifying opportunities for innovation, improved working practices and risk reduction

• Working closely with the Quantity Surveyor to generate cost plans, monitor project costs and report variations

• Managing and coordinating site engineers and site-based management teams

About The Candidate

• Minimum 3+ years experience as a Site Agent within Civil Engineering

• Experience delivering projects under NEC3 contracts

• Knowledge of the Environment Agency SHEW Code of Practice

• Experience producing Construction Phase Plans (CPP) under CDM 2015 regulations

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering / Construction

• Proven background delivering Heavy Civils or Infrastructure projects

• Experience in environmental, flood defence or water sector projects

• CSCS Card

• SMSTS preferred