Site Agent

Site Agent required for Framework led Highways projects (£2m-£10m)
You will need to be passionate about collabrative working and partnering contracts and have the desire for inovation within the civils industry. This would suit someone who wants a career, not just a job.
For over 4 decades, this company has grown from humble beginnings to a £300 turnover contractor. Today, they are without doubt an extremely well respected and coveted regional contractor, operating from 6 locations and employing 500+ Staff. Much of the company's growth has come in the past 5 years, and they don't plan to slow any time soon! As an employee, you can expect opportunity in recognition of hard work, continued and structured training and you can also reap rewards, with annual bonuses and various other incentives. Much has changed in the past 40 years, however – you will still be known by the Directors by name and you would always have a forum to express your views or recommendations.
Summary of duties:
* Lead a team of Engineers, foreman and sub agents allocating suitable tasks and supervising the delivery of a section of works
* Ensure Site Engineers complete setting out in accordance with design.
* Produce/review Method Statements and Risk Assessments, making improvements as appropriate
* Carry out Site Audits to check works and documentation compliance
* Ensure the Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets are completed to ensure that the works are delivered to specification.
* Understand construction methodology and develop/approve relevant procedures specific to the area of works.
* In association with the Section Foreman, assess the plant and resource requirements to meet the demands of site and office based works.
* Supervise the erection, use, maintenance and dismantling of the temporary works, as applicable.
* Carry out checks on the scheme during construction on site, liaising with the Site Team
* Prepare and issue Temporary Works Briefs to the relevant design departments.
* Ensure Design Drawings are marked up to reflect works completed as the works are finished.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* Holder of a Full UK Driving Licence
* Time served or BSc / HND in Civils Engineering or equivalent
* Sound engineering judgement
* People & project management skills – Framework expereince would be advantageous.
* Commercial & contractual awareness
* ideally – Knowledge/experience in Microsoft Project, to facilitate accurate programme production
* Knowledge/experience in Microsoft Excel, to facilitate accurate site reporting.
* Ideally – Knowledge & experience of Partnering & target Cost framework contracts
* Able to work under pressure, using their own initiative
* Methodical, conscientious and organised
* Strong communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with clients
* Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
Unfortunately – YOU MUST have current/very recent civil Engineering expereince.
For further information, please contact either Tristan at Melior Associates