Site Agent

The Site Agent acts as the primary contact on the construction site managing the day-to-day construction activities. The Site Agent is responsible for the safe management of site, coordination of works and trades and the overall delivery of the project whilst ensuring that the project is delivered to budget, on time, to the quality standards required and importantly, safely. The job will primarily be civil focussed but there will be a requirement for the management of other trades.

The Site Agent will be the onsite representative of the Senior Construction Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewcontractualagreementsanddevelopdesign,workingmethods,programmeandforecastcostswith theConstructionManager,GeneralForemanandSubcontractors/Suppliersidentifyinganyinaccuraciesor inconsistencies, and feedback any changes made to the QA and QS teams.
• Developprogrammesandforecastbudgets,assessactualprogrammeandproductivityachievedandreview weekly,taking actionwhere appropriate, and reporting any changes to the construction manager and QS department.
• Befullyconversantwithsubcontractor’scontractconditions,developjobspecificsubcontractconditionsand manage the subcontractors’ account with the QS team
• Requisitioningresourcesinatimelymannertoensurethattheyarecorrectlyspecifiedandreadilyavailable so as not to impede the construction programme.
• CommunicatetotheQA andQSteamsnon-conformancesandanyinstructionsreceivedfromtheclient/ designer / RE’s staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Keepafullandaccuratedailysitediary,includinganychanges/ variations,subcontractors’attendance,and records ofwork-relateddiscussions with client / designer / RE / project team.
• Ensurethatinspectionandtestplans,riskassessments andmethodstatementsforthecontroloftheworks are reviewed, approved, and adhered to.
• Producemonthlyreportsforfinancialforecasting,monitoringandcontrolofprojectcost
• Setthehighestexamplefor HealthandSafetyRequirements

• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential:

• UnderstandingofEngineeringPrinciples
• Knowledgeandunderstandingofconstruction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training.
• Extensivetechnicalknowledgeofconstruction techniques and best practices.
• Computercompetence(MSWord, Excel, DocumentControlSystem).

• Civil Construction bias.

Desirable:

• Understandingofmultiple disciplines (Civils, Electrical and Fit Out).
• Experience on working within a highly regulated nuclear licenced site.
• Experience in installing Temporary Modular Accommodation

Essential:

• NVQ level 4 Site Supervisor
• HND/HNCinCivil Engineering
• VocationaltraininginEngineering.
• RelevantCSCSCard.
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.

Desirable:

• Computercompetence(Primaverasoftware, Synchro).
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject