We are looking for an experienced Site Agent to support the team across our Water projects within the West Midlands.
Responsibilities
* Ensuring that HSQE Management Systems and processes are adhered to, implemented and maintained
* Understand the Safety Statement and ensure that it is readily available on each site
* Plan, manage and deliver their project in a performance and fashion that epitomizes the company's vision, strategy and values
* Plan all construction operations to ensure required deadlines will be met
* Adhere to Company Safety Standards and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout their project
* Supervise the work of staff, operatives, sub-contractors etc. and give them guidance when needed
* Co-ordinate required training with HSQE department
* Manage, direct, educate and mentor junior technical site staff
* Determine required resources (manpower, plant, equipment, subcontractors and materials) from commencement stage through to completion giving consideration to budgetary constraints
* Liaise with purchasing department to ensure that purchase orders adequately define the specified requirements
* Negotiate deals with suppliers and sub-contractors
* Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
* Ensure the project complies with all legal or regulatory requirements
* Communicate with the clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors etc.), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress
* Manage, monitor and interpret the contract documents supplied in-house and/or by our client and their representatives
* Co-ordination of temporary and permanent works design including obtaining the required certificates
* Evaluate progress on site
* Monitor and report to Regional Director on project particulars, including Progress, Programme, Finance, HSQE, Risks & opportunities, all in a timely manner
* Develop construction budgets, forecasts to completion and resource requirements
* Ensure all changes to specifications, work scope and drawings are documented and that contract obligations with regards to notifications etc. are adhered to
* Develop Client Progress Reports, Accounts, budgets etc. in a timely manner
* Measurement and valuation of works complete on site (in collaboration with the project quantity surveyor where appropriate)
* Develop and maintain client relationships to promote new business
* Feed information to HQ on current and completed projects as required by company procedures
Requirements
* A degree in engineering or equivalent experience to support your competency in the role
* A member of the relevant Professional Institution
* Chartered Status (or working towards it)
* Minimum 4 years' experience as a Site Agent
* Full clean UK Driver\'s Licence
* Right to work in the UK
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