Site Agent; Structural

We are currently recruiting for a Site Agent to join our Structural Refurbishment division supporting projects across the Midlands & North Wales.

Region:
England - Midlands

Job Location:

Midlands & North Wales

Reporting to:
Project and Contract Managers

Job purpose:

The Site Agent (Structural Refurbishment) will be responsible for the management of the construction site in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers’ objectives, while maintaining the highest standards of health & safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.

The Site Agent is responsible for the successful delivery and management of structural repair and refurbishment projects, ensuring that works are completed safely, to the required quality, within programme and in accordance with the project specification and commercial objectives.

The role will involve the management of specialist structural refurbishment projects across a range of infrastructure and water industry assets. This may include concrete repair, structural strengthening and protection, waterproofing, crack and joint repairs, resin injection and associated refurbishment works.

The Site Agent will provide leadership to the project delivery team, working closely with the Project Manager/Contracts Manager, Site Engineers, Site Supervisors/Foremen, specialist subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives to ensure that projects are planned, coordinated and delivered effectively.

The role requires a strong understanding of structural refurbishment methodologies, construction Health & Safety, quality management, programme delivery and commercial performance, together with the ability to manage the challenges associated with working on existing and operational assets.

The Site Agent will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of allocated structural refurbishment projects.

They will ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with the contract requirements, approved design, specifications, programme and Mackenzie Management System, while maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, quality, environmental performance and commercial control.

The Site Agent will work closely with the Project Manager/Contracts Manager and wider Structural Refurbishment team, providing effective leadership to Site Engineers, Site Supervisors/Foremen, Operatives and subcontractors.

They will also develop positive working relationships with clients, designers and other project stakeholders, providing a collaborative approach to the delivery of specialist refurbishment works.

A key part of the role will be understanding the condition of existing structures and the practical requirements of repairing and protecting them, ensuring that the proposed methodology can be safely and effectively implemented on site.

• Overall responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of allocated structural refurbishment projects, ensuring works are completed to programme, specification, quality and commercial requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the site delivery team, including Site Engineers, Site Supervisors/Foremen, Operatives and subcontractors, ensuring appropriate resources are available and effectively managed.
• Plan and coordinate specialist structural repair activities, including concrete repair, reinforcement preparation, crack and joint repairs, resin injection, waterproofing, protective coatings and other structural refurbishment techniques.
• Ensure all Health & Safety requirements are implemented and maintained, including Project Plans, RAMS, COSHH, permits and site-specific control measures, with particular consideration given to the risks associated with working on existing and operational assets.
• Maintain effective quality control throughout the works, ensuring inspection and testing requirements are understood and achieved, defects are identified and addressed, and appropriate quality records are maintained.
• Manage project programmes and short-term planning, monitoring progress and productivity and taking appropriate action to address delays, constraints or changes in site conditions.
• Monitor and control the commercial performance of projects, including labour, plant, materials and subcontractor costs, identifying scope changes and potential commercial opportunities or risks and escalating them appropriately.
• Manage technical and construction issues arising during refurbishment works, working with the Site…