About the Role
We are looking for a Site Agent to manage the Northern Outfall Sewer Bridge 8 (NOS08) replacement project, ensuring delivery within cost, programme and high standards of safety, quality and environmental performance.
Key Responsibilities
Site Management
* Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the NOS08 bridge replacement project
* Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects
* Lead and mentor a team of Engineers to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality
* Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, and ITPs as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company procedures and Thames Water requirements
* Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised
* Manage the Construction Programme including providing periodic updates for submission to the Client, leading collaborative planning sessions with the wider team and production of 6/8-week look‑ahead
* Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks
* Work with the Construction Manager and Foreman to ensure that the correct level of personnel and plant resource is available
Client Interface
* Undertake an ambassadorial role representing the Project to customers, the public and official bodies such as London Borough of Newham, Transport for London (TfL) and Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
* Deliver the works ensuring public safety and image is maintained at all times
* Lead the weekly Thames Water construction progress meeting
* Liaise with internal Thames Water stakeholder teams such as Operations and Industry Advisory Board (IAB) as necessary
* Ensure all Thames Water approvals and permits are in place as necessary to undertake the works
* Report safety observations onto SpheraCloud
* Ensure all team members have the requisite Thames Water training
Cost Control
* Populate and manage the Barhale cost plan for the project
* Maximise project value
* Ensure detailed site diaries and records are completed
* Develop clear Invitations to Tender (ITT) for issue and be part of the appraisal of tender returns
* Manage the subcontractor including review of claims, applications and documentation
Reporting
* Produce good quality, accurate reports in line with the project reporting rhythm
* Daily reporting to the Project Manager: diaries, allocations, photos, etc.
* Report on progress, programme, costs, quality, health, safety and the environment
* Maintain the reporting dashboards
* Chair meetings as required with internal, client and stakeholder teams
* Where necessary report the need for Early Warning Notice's (EWN), Communications, or other project contractual communications
Engineering
* Recognise the need for temporary works to enable the permanent works
* Be cognisant of permanent and temporary works procedures
* Raise design briefs as needed in order to progress the works
* Review the design drawings and raise Technical Query (TQ) as needed, endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities
* Mentor the site engineering team in their duties including site-based setting out
* Develop the Inspection and Test plans in line with the design and specification requirements
* Align delivery with all Quality Assurance requirements ensuring all testing and inspection schedules are maintained
Qualifications
* Experience of working within civil engineering as a Site Agent for a contractor, delivering projects in a highly regulated environment
* Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
* Understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract
* Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering inc. MCHW, DMRB and Thames Water asset standards
* Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
* CSCS and SMSTS
* Excellent communication, people, and team management skills
* Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
* Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values
* Ability to develop and maintain a programme
* Experience working in a high risk environment and the ability to control those risks to safely deliver the works
Desirable
* CEng MICE, or equivalent
* IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS
* Temporary works Coordinator
* C&G Confined spaces
* Appointed Person for Lifting Operations
* Experience working in a live highways environment
* Experience working in a live railway environment
* Experience in mentoring junior engineers
* Experience in self‑delivery projects
* Experience managing subcontractors
* Experience delivering RC structures
* Experience in bridge replacements
* Experience in demolition
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