Excellent opportunity for a January start for a site-based Site Agent working for a very good main contractor in the Portsmouth region
Key responsibilities of the Site Agent include:
* Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and ensuring the accurate construction of the works
* Liaising with the site manager and foreman as to what engineering is needed onsite and holding daily engineering briefings with the onsite engineers.
* Providing sufficient and accurate information to the Works Management and Foremen
* Ensuring company procedures and systems on quality, health & safety and the environment
* Preparing quality, environmental and H&S construction plans
* Planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing the progress of contracts throughout the project’s lifespan and ensuring compliance with project’s budgets and programme.
* Ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors
* Preparing and submitting weekly reports on progress for review
* Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact
* Actively resolve contractual issues with both clients and suppliers
* Ensuring timely submission of the necessary documentation for inclusion within the project health and safety file.
Ideal requirements for the Site Agent
* Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
* Demonstrable experience of working as a Site Agent within the civil engineering construction industry preferably on large earthworks projects.
* Experience in Design & Build Contracts
* Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts
* Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
* Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills,
* Experience of managing and mentoring engineers.
* Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
* Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills,
* The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
* Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines supported by strong organisational skills.
* Excellent communicator, both written and oral
On offer is a very competitive salary package coupled with an excellent career opportunity
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