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Site Agent

Job description

Summary

Thorn Baker is working with a UK based civil engineering and earthworks contractor to recruit a Site Agent to work in the South West region

Thorn Baker's client can offer a competitive salary and enviable package which includes a choice of car, van, truck and fuel card OR an allowance

Thorn Baker's client has a huge amount of work lined up in the region for the next 36 months and can offer the right candidate a clear path of progression up to Senior Project Manager

Please apply now to be considered for this role or give me a call on 07861 251 504

As Site Agent you will:

  • Lead site team including supervision of company employees and subcontractors
  • Complete all activities with diligence and energy to maximise the time spent on site planning and supervising works
  • Ensure adequate records are maintained through site photographs, daily diaries and as built drawings.
  • Carry out daily site briefings and supervise sub-contractor task briefings.
  • Monitor all works activities to ensure they meet the Works Specification and are being delivered in a safe manner following the principles of Injury Free Environment (IFE);
  • Attend client meetings to provide them with a delivery update and manage any adverse issues.
  • Write and maintain contract programme
  • Formal communications to clients and subcontractors including but not limited to Early Warnings, and instructions.
  • Assist in the tendering of works including evaluation and selection of sub-contract packages.
  • Take ownership for safety and environmental compliance for your depot and ensure all identified actions are closed out within their timescale

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

  • A good level of experience in civil engineering and workforce supervision including drainage, structures and general infrastructure
  • A good level of commercial acumen to facilitate cost control.
  • Effective team management, leadership and influencing skills to get the best from everyone.
  • The ability to remain flexible in your approach to the role whilst embracing change and helping to drive that change through.
  • Experience of working on NEC3 contracts including the mechanisms for notifications.
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence client decision making
  • Highly organised and able to juggle priorities, whilst multi-tasking for many stakeholders, and still remaining focussed on what's most important

What's in it for you?

  • £50,000 - £60,000 Base Salary
  • Pension scheme
  • Company car/ car allowance and fuel card