Site Agent; Civils

Responsible for the management of the construction site in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers’ objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.

• Ensure accurate implementation of all engineering controls and compliance with the contract drawings and specification
• Produce risk assessments and method statements for safe execution of the works
• Ensure work is executed in a safe manner meeting legal guidelines set out in health safety and requirements and environmental compliance
• Manage site activities to ensure work is completed on time and within budget
• Ensure that all staff and operatives are familiar with the safety procedures and that they are adhered to.
• Prepare method statements as required. Organize briefings on method statements to relevant staff and operatives within their area
• Liaise with senior foreman on daily basis issues related with programme, resources, production, productivity necessary to meet with programme requirements
• Lead all actions to solve technical difficulties, improve performance in terms of progress and quality
• Set working parameters, ensure their application on site, assess the performance
• Coordinate the work of their shifts and ensure consistency of operation
• Develop forecast and monitor performance against forecast. Establish and regularly review the detailed working programme. Ensure coordination of all related trades
• Deliver end product to customer satisfaction
• Deliver performance in key areas of health and safety, environment and quality
• Implement applicable quality plan requirements. Liaise with project quality manager concerning quality issues
• Implement appropriate policies and procedures
• Manage project risk in line with company procedures
• Proactively promote continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. customer and supplier feedback, back to basics, knowledge management)
• Ensure all personnel are provided with necessary training
• Liaise with 3rd parties and other members of the team on a day to day basis

• Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent)
• Relevant CSCS card
• CSCS 5 day safety qualification
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering
• Hands on approach to the commercial and planning aspects of the project
• Civil engineering and construction experience
• Able to produce and explain accurate plans and drawings

• Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a business unit or area
• Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to achieve high standards of compliance
• Good operational planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Ability to work with colleagues to deliver project and operational performance
• Sound knowledge of construction practices and standards
• Specialist knowledge in chosen field