Job Description
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)