We are seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a Tier One main contractor, working on a major highways and cycleway improvement programme across Somerset. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure works for a contractor with a strong project pipeline, commitment to quality, as well as a real emphasis on developing and supporting its people. The role offers long-term stability, exposure to varied schemes, and genuine opportunities for career progression within a collaborative delivery environment.
Responsibilities:
The Site Agent will be responsible for the management of the construction site in order to achieve required project delivery to our customers' requirements, while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, quality, reducing environmental impact and cost control. They will deliver multiple on-going projects, to the required programme, whilst managing change within the requirements of the contracts. The Site Agent will work closely with both the team and our Clients to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.
To lead by example by engendering the collaborative culture throughout the team, including suppliers and customers, ensuring that everyone works towards our common vision of a vibrant delivery mechanism that delivers on promises and has safety and quality at its core.
A key part of the role is to create an energetic, dynamic, and vibrant environment which looks for efficient, innovative, sustainable ways to develop projects, whilst looks for efficient, innovative, sustainable ways to deliver projects, whilst maintaining a safe environment for our staff and those affected by our works.
Person Specification:
Evidenced experience of managing Highway Construction/Improvements.
Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage tasks simultaneously without compromising on minimum standards and quality.
Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering.
Lead team of up to 10 direct reports assisting their all-round development
Temporary Works Co-ordinator(desirable)
Good level of IT skills including MS Project, Excel.
Good level of programme management and application of conditions of contract (NEC, ICE, etc).
Full Driving Licence.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally