Site Agent – Major Project

A major contractor are seeking a Site Agent to work on a multi discipline prestigious heavy civil project in the South East. The ideal candidate will be successful and responsible for co-ordinating all technical aspects, procure materials and co-ordinate sub-contractors ensuring that quality and costs are controlled.

Ideal candidate requirements:

* Will be educated to HNC/HND Civil Engineering or Degree standard desirable

* Extensive Highways/Infrastructure experience

* Previous experience as an Agent with a main civil engineering contractor on projects up to £5 to £10m

* Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage costs, customers and supply chain

* High familiarisation with HS&E Standards

* Leading a team of engineers

* Customer focus exposure to management leadership

* Precast experience and experience of managing projects with high levels of public interface

Duties involved will include

* Contributes to the tender and pre-qualification process if required

* Works within the Company Standards – business plan, HSQE, CSR, Procurement/Supply, Finance, HR etc

* Plan, programme, set up and run project with support/guidance if required

* Produce & monitor resource programmes and costings

* Understand and lead the planning process

* Can control and monitor forecast costs

* Deliver profitability that exceeds normal tender margins wherever possible

* Act as ambassador for the company with customers, suppliers, public, employees etc

* Develop and sustain good working relationships with customers and employees that contribute to the success of the

* project and business

* Manage and evaluate risk and opportunity and act for the good of the Company

* Represent the Company on contractual issues if required

* Able to develop and support employees under their supervision

* Has knowledge of Conditions of Contract

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position apply with your cv and details now