Site Agent / Project Manager

Salary: £60,000 – £90,000 per year

My client is a World leading Construction Company.

They are presently delivering important upgrade and improvement works to a major civil engineering framework in Southern England.

They are currently looking to recruit experienced Site Agents and Project Managers with a strong background in civil engineering.

You will take full responsibility for the delivery of small to medium projects in a stand-alone capacity or working with a Contract Manager on one of the larger schemes. You will be responsible for co-ordination of subcontractors and site management functions allocated by the Project Manager, during site occupancy. You will ensure site safety is maintained in line with company standards. Ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining and maximising quality of service and profitability will be part of your role.

Key Responsibilities:

• To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve completion on time, to specification and within budget.
• To programme works in conjunction with nominated contractor and provide short term and as built programmes as required.
• Liaise with the design team to ensure the design deliverables are received in time for efficient delivery of the site works
• Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives.
• Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations. Ensure subcontractors comply with the company’s standards.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter.
• Career pathway of Engineer (setting out) to Senior / Section Engineer (supervisory and technical role) to Sub Agent to Site Agent.
• Must have Civil Engineering experience gained with a civil engineering main contractor rather than a sub-contractor (UK or overseas)
• Proven experience of working within civil engineering projects.

Must have following training/competencies:

• CSCS Managers Category
• SMSTS
• First Aid Trained