We are currently looking to recruit a Site Agent to work for one of our leading main contractor clients over on a long term highways project.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Site Agent will manage, supervise and mentor their Team of Sub Agents, Setting Out Engineers, Trainee Engineers to ensure high levels of engineering control, efficient productivity and appropriate records.

They will also:

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Ensure the delivery of the Project on time, to budget and to the standard of quality required

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Comply and implement the companies Integrated Management System procedures and guidance and promote its implementation with the Project Team

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Familiarise themselves with all Contract Documentation and Drawings including Company Management Plans to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the Project.

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Promote and lead the site safety culture, ensuring that all works are carried out in a planned, controlled and safe manner, in accordance with statutory regulations, current standards, and the Company SHEQ standards

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will have an extensive Civil Engineering background with experience of Highways/Road Construction projects. They will also have had exposure to Drainage and Earthworks within their previous roles.

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High level of Commercial acumen

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Passion for keeping people safe and improving themselves, cultures and individuals

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Customer focus and the ability to build relationships.

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Good negotiation skills

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An ability to plan and organise works safely and efficiently.

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A good understanding of current methods and up to date knowledge of specifications and contract principles, including the Specification of Highway Works

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A working knowledge of NEC contracts and other common forms

Education/Certification Requirements:

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Preferably a further education qualification e.g. Degree or HND/HNC (ideally relatable to Civil Engineering) or equivalent qualifications

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CSCS

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SMSTS