The Role
The Site Agent on Northern Outfall Sewer Bridge 8 (NOS08) will be responsible for the overall management of the works to replace the NOS08 bridge in line with the costs and programme while maintaining the standards of health and safety, quality and environmental impact. The NOS08 Site Agent will ensure that the works are fully co-ordinated with all external and internal stakeholders as well as the other ongoing projects within the NOS Portfolio.
The successful candidate will report directly to the NOS08 Project Manager and will be responsible for a team of engineers in delivering the work. The Site Agent will also liaise with the Quantity Surveyors, Planner and Assurance Manager to ensure that project controls are in place and reported against in line with the required rhythm.
The NOS08 project is a mixture of direct and sub-contract delivery. The Site Agent will be responsible for the control of the works and co-ordination between parties.
Key Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the NOS08 bridge replacement project
Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects
Lead and mentor a team of Engineers to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality
Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, and ITPs as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company procedures and Thames Water requirements
Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised
Manage the Construction Programme including providing periodic updates for submission to the Client, leading collaborative planning sessions with the wider team and production of 6/8-week look-ahead
Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks
Work with the Construction Manager and Foreman to ensure that the correct level of personnel and plant resource is available
Client interface
Undertake an ambassadorial role representing the Project to customers, the public and official bodies such as London Borough of Newham, Transport for London (TfL) and Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
Deliver the works ensuring public safety and image is maintained at all times
Lead the weekly Thames Water construction progress meeting
Liaise with internal Thames Water stakeholder teams such as Operations and Industry Advisory Board (IAB) as necessary
Ensure all Thames Water approvals and permits are in place as necessary to undertake the works
Ensure all team members have the requisite Thames Water training
Cost control
Populate and manage the Barhale cost plan for the project
Maximise project value
Ensure detailed site diaries and records are completed
Develop clear Invitations to Tender (ITT) for issue and be part of the appraisal of tender returns
Manage the subcontractor including review of claims, applications and documentation
Reporting
Produce good quality, accurate reports in line with the project reporting rhythm
Daily reporting to the Project Manager: diaries, allocations, photos, etc.
Report on progress, programme, costs, quality, health, safety and the environment
Maintain the reporting dashboards
Chair meetings as required with internal, client and stakeholder teams
Where necessary report the need for Early Warning Notice’s (EWN), Communications, or other project contractual communications
Engineering
Recognise the need for temporary works to enable the permanent works
Be cognisant of permanent and temporary works procedures
Raise design briefs as needed in order to progress the works
Review the design drawings and raise Technical Query (TQ) as needed, endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities
Mentor the site engineering team in their duties including site-based setting out
Develop the Inspection and Test plans in line with the design and specification requirements
Align delivery with all Quality Assurance requirements ensuring all testing and inspection schedules are maintained
About you
Experience of working within civil engineering 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
Understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract
Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering inc. MCHW, DMRB and Thames Water asset standards
Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
CSCS and SMSTS
Excellent communication, people, and team management skills
Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values
Ability to develop and maintain a programme
Experience working in a high risk environment and the ability to control those risks to safely deliver the works
Desirable
CEng MICE, or equivalent
IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS
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Experience working in a live highways environment
Experience working in a live railway environment
Experience in mentoring junior engineers
Experience in self-delivery projects
Experience managing subcontractors
Experience delivering RC structures
Experience in bridge replacements
Experience in demolition
Salary description
£50000.00 - £67000.00 per year