Site Agent

Excellent opportunity for a January start for a site-based Site Agent working for a very good main contractor in the Portsmouth region

Key responsibilities of the Site Agent include:

* Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and ensuring the accurate construction of the works

* Liaising with the site manager and foreman as to what engineering is needed onsite and holding daily engineering briefings with the onsite engineers.

* Providing sufficient and accurate information to the Works Management and Foremen

* Ensuring company procedures and systems on quality, health & safety and the environment

* Preparing quality, environmental and H&S construction plans

* Planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing the progress of contracts throughout the project’s lifespan and ensuring compliance with project’s budgets and programme.

* Ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors

* Preparing and submitting weekly reports on progress for review

* Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact

* Actively resolve contractual issues with both clients and suppliers

* Ensuring timely submission of the necessary documentation for inclusion within the project health and safety file.

Ideal requirements for the Site Agent

* Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

* Demonstrable experience of working as a Site Agent within the civil engineering construction industry preferably on large earthworks projects.

* Experience in Design & Build Contracts

* Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts

* Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

* Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills,

* Experience of managing and mentoring engineers.

* Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.

* Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills,

* The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

* The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions

* Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines supported by strong organisational skills.

* Excellent communicator, both written and oral

On offer is a very competitive salary package coupled with an excellent career opportunity

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