Site Agent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced SIte Agent, to work on a multimillion pound water treatment scheme in the East Midlands. Site Agents will oversee their site team which may comprise of Construction Manager, Site Engineers, Site Supervisors/Foremen and sub-contractors and take full responsibility for the safe, timely execution of their project in accordance with budgetary, programme and quality requirements.

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.

About You
– 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 for a Site Agent