As the business continues to grow and develop, we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Site Agent to work on a major civil engineering development in Oxford.
The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.
Job Description
The Site Agent shall:
Undertake the management and mentoring of Site Engineers and Section Engineers
Support the Project Manager in driving forward the construction phase of the project
Liaise with the Project Manager to manage, control and allocate all project resources
Support the Project Manager in planning the construction phase of the project
Compile and review work package plans and other management plans
Support the Project Manager to deliver project within programme and budget
Work closely with the Planning department to obtain accurate and reliable programme data
Monitor and report on contractual requirements
Manage and monitor subcontractors and supplier relationships
Communicate with commercial staff to ensure records are prepared in a timely fashion
Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are being complied with
Implementing and attending weekly and monthly site meetings
Compile daily activity briefings and complete site diary as required
Assist in Managing Quality & Environmental plans on site
Ensure work is delivered in accordance with the specification
Assist with preparing project close-out report
Take part in and promote a Safety Culture with the entire site team
Personal Specification
Technical Competencies
Essential
Strong Work Ethic
Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role
Demonstrate strong communication skills
Technically Competent
Excellent Knowledge of NEC
HNC or higher in Civil Engineering
Desirable
Experience working on Highway Schemes
Experience managing one site or a section of a larger site as part of a wider team.
Demonstrate strong planning skills
CPCS Appointed Person for Lifting trained
Temporary Works Coordinator trained
Proficient in use of Autocad
Health & Safety
Essential
Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Heath & Safety / CDM legislation
SMSTS
First Aid at Work
Behavioural Competencies
Essential
Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.
Problem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action. Can use analytical skills to make decisions, with a strict attention to detail.
Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.
Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.
Planning and Prioritising: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives and delegates accordingly. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches.
Adaptability: Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations. Changes the overall plan, goal or project to fit the situation.
Results orientation: Able to focus on setting personal and team objectives. Can evaluate progress and drive resources to attain objectives
Salary description
£60000.00 - £75000.00 per year