Site Agent

Due to continued growth, the position of Site Agent has become available to join a successful team based in the Thames Valley region in North Hampshire / Surrey.

The ideal candidate would be located between Basingstoke and Sunbury on Thames, although those individuals residing in locations such as Reading and Slough would also be located for the projects which are generally civils and water treatment related.

This is a freelance position with at least 6 months duration and the potential for a long run of work for the right individual.

• Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
• Manage design co-ordination.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Understand and administer contract change.
• Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

• Relevant industry qualification (HND / HNC / BEng) or equivalent; up-to-date SMSTS qualification and appropriate CSCS card.
• First Aid at Work qualification desirable.
• Experience managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor, including reinforced concrete works, drainage, and structures.
• Experience in people management and motivation of staff.
• Good organiser with the ability to think in advance.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK, full UK driving licence essential, and willing to travel throughout the Southern Region.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject (ideally).
• NVQ Level 6 qualifications and above will be considered.
• Extensive experience from an Engineer upwards of Civil Engineering Projects.
• First Aid Trained.
• SMSTS.