About the role:
As this business continues to grow they are recruiting for an experienced Agent to work on a Major £140m highways D&B scheme in Oxfordshire.
Job Description
The Site Agent shall:
- Supervise and monitor the site labour force and sub-contractors
- Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
- Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
- Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
- Check drawings and specifications
- Schedule selected materials for ordering from the procurement department
- Demonstrate capability of successfully delivering similar projects up to a value of £20 million
- Manage and guide the team of sub agent(s) / section engineer(s), engineers and foreman to deliver the works in line with the construction programme
- Preparation of cost forecasts and review of construction costs versus forecasts along with the Commercial Team
- Deliver the project within budget
- Management of the designer to ensure the design is delivered in accordance with the agreed programme
- Reviewing construction progress and performance and reporting to the Project Manager / Contracts Manager, also taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary
- Planning and prioritising construction resources (labour and plant) to support successful project execution
- Managing day to day liaison with the Client and Third Parties
- Compiling monthly progress reports and communication of same at the monthly progress meeting.
- Manage Quality and Environmental plans on site
- Introduce improvements and innovations where appropriate
- Fully interact with other members of the construction site team (team player)
- Liaise with other function/departmental managers
- Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of your responsibility
- Prepare and evaluate Risk Assessments and Method Statements / Works Package Plans for works
- Manage and provide guidance to Site Engineering staff
- Control Temporary Works
- Undertake other duties as required to facilitate construction of the works
- Report to Line Manager on a regular basis
Technical Competencies
Essential
- Formal Qualification in Civil Engineering (Degree or HNC / HND) or similar (i.e. Construction Management Degree or HNC / HND) with demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Entrants to this position generally possess an average of 8+ years construction experience
- Held a similar position for 3 years
- Worked on construction projects in excess of £20 Million
- Demonstrate strong communication skills
- Technically competent
- Strong awareness of contracts (NEC and NR9)
- IT literate (Competent in all Microsoft Packages)
- Driving licence
Desirable
- Charted Civil Engineer
- Competent AutoCAD
- Experience in Programming (Microsoft /P6 / Asta)