Construction Agent, Civil Engineering

About

The Role

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood.

We are seeking to recruit a Site Agent  near Wendover in Buckinghamshire, to join our portal buildings team. Due to the location of our site compounds, you must hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle.

As a Site Agent, you will need to assist with the construction strategy, this includes kick-off meetings, pre-commencement documentation such as Method Statements, Environmental and Quality Plans, Construction programmes, procurement and design deliverable schedules.

This position will need to be able to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate self delivery, labour, plant, materials and temporary works to carry out the activities to the required standards, programme and budget. This role will also need to manage the site engineering team and be responsible for the performance and development of Sub Agents, site and Section Engineers.

The Agent will assist with the co-ordination of construction operations, ensuring they conform to the contract requirements and the required level of safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) is a key part of this role. This position will also assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans, contribute to financial forecasting, key quantity forecasting and measurement, material reconciliations and cost control.

The Agent will need to maintain the commercial position with the Employer and subcontractors.  Raising Early Warnings as necessary and managing these through Risk Reduction meetings, risk management and eventual close out. The Agent will assist with the acceptance of subcontractor programmes and the preparation of the overall HS2 Clause 32 programme. The Agent will drive the close out of quality documentation contemporaneous to the completion of the works on site.

About The Candidate
HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent.
Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
Must have extensive experience of working on Structures or Buildings
You must hold the following competencies:
SMSTS
CSCS White, White/Yellow, Red-Experienced, Black-Manager or Gold-Supervisor
You must hold a full driving license

About The Company

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies:
Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 over bridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity.

Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Our aim is to be an exemplar employer of choice and to…