About the role:

As this business continues to grow they are recruiting for an experienced Agent to work on a Major £140m highways D&B scheme in Oxfordshire.

Job Description

The Site Agent shall:

• Supervise and monitor the site labour force and sub-contractors
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Check drawings and specifications
• Schedule selected materials for ordering from the procurement department
• Demonstrate capability of successfully delivering similar projects up to a value of £20 million
• Manage and guide the team of sub agent(s) / section engineer(s), engineers and foreman to deliver the works in line with the construction programme
• Preparation of cost forecasts and review of construction costs versus forecasts along with the Commercial Team
• Deliver the project within budget
• Management of the designer to ensure the design is delivered in accordance with the agreed programme
• Reviewing construction progress and performance and reporting to the Project Manager / Contracts Manager, also taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary
• Planning and prioritising construction resources (labour and plant) to support successful project execution
• Managing day to day liaison with the Client and Third Parties
• Compiling monthly progress reports and communication of same at the monthly progress meeting.
• Manage Quality and Environmental plans on site
• Introduce improvements and innovations where appropriate
• Fully interact with other members of the construction site team (team player)
• Liaise with other function/departmental managers
• Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of your responsibility
• Prepare and evaluate Risk Assessments and Method Statements / Works Package Plans for works
• Manage and provide guidance to Site Engineering staff
• Control Temporary Works
• Undertake other duties as required to facilitate construction of the works
• Report to Line Manager on a regular basis

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Formal Qualification in Civil Engineering (Degree or HNC / HND) or similar (i.e. Construction Management Degree or HNC / HND) with demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Entrants to this position generally possess an average of 8+ years construction experience
• Held a similar position for 3 years
• Worked on construction projects in excess of £20 Million
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Technically competent
• Strong awareness of contracts (NEC and NR9)
• IT literate (Competent in all Microsoft Packages)
• Driving licence

Desirable

• Charted Civil Engineer
• Competent AutoCAD
• Experience in Programming (Microsoft /P6 / Asta)