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Site agent - rail

York (North Yorkshire)
John Sisk & Son
Site agent
€60,000 - €80,000 a year
Posted: 20 May
Offer description

Overview

The Site Agent will be based on our York Central site, overseeing two large structures over the East Coast mainline. He/she will be the construction leader on the ground, managing the overall day-to-day supervision of the construction site. The Site Agent will monitor site preparation prior to project launch and oversee safe, efficient operations throughout the construction phase.

John Sisk & Son have built excellence as a family-owned international construction company, offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the heart of change.


Responsibilities

1. Participate in compiling the initial programme and maintain awareness of weekly targets.
2. Plan and oversee site setup, ensuring facilities are in place before project launch.
3. Manage relationships with subcontractors onsite.
4. Ensure adherence to HSEQS protocols at all times.
5. Maintain quality control procedures.
6. Ensure the TWR is in place and up-to-date.
7. Monitor onsite energy and waste data.
8. Implement an efficient registration system for monitoring individuals entering and leaving the site.
9. Communicate issues to Contract Management/Commercial Teams that could impact project delivery.
10. Drive project pace and plan fieldwork.
11. Coordinate and prioritize site activities.
12. Manage a team of foremen and other site staff.


Experience

1. Strong people management skills.
2. Knowledge of good industrial relations practices.
3. Ability to handle conflicting priorities and difficult stakeholders, especially subcontractors.
4. Effective communication skills, adaptable to audience.
5. Ability to build consensus.
6. Extensive experience (over ten years) across various sectoral projects.
7. Experience leading teams and delivering medium to large-scale projects.
8. Rail sector experience is desirable.


Qualifications

1. Trade or technical background.
2. IOSH or equivalent HSE management training.
3. Training in Temporary Works & Excavation Safety.
4. Permitting for live energy works.
5. Working at Heights & Scaffolding.
6. Lifting & Cranage operations.
7. Other HSEQS training as per site HSE plan.
8. Knowledge of new construction technologies.
9. Understanding of BIM strategy.


Additional Information

* Competitive salary with annual increases.
* Company car or allowance.
* Healthcare benefits.
* 26 days holiday, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
* Employer pension scheme.
* Death in service life assurance.
* Competitive mileage reimbursement.
* Travel expenses coverage.
* Flexible and remote working options.
* Enhanced parental leave.
* Opportunities for professional and educational development.

Our people are central to our success. We offer work with purpose, work-life balance, limitless career growth, and a great team environment.

Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies sharing CVs will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for introductions.

*The full job specification is available upon request.

At Sisk, we are committed to attracting diverse talent. We recognize confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can hinder remarkable candidates. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, even if they don't meet all criteria. Share your transferable skills; it's not solely about technical expertise. We look forward to hearing from you.

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