Site Agent

Are you an enthusiastic team player and want to make a difference in a growing region?

Can you deliver exceptional results on a range of projects?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Agent to join our North West Division, based from our Chorley Office - and there has never been a better time to join!

The Role

To leadall aspects of planning and delivery with minimal supervision for asinglesmall to mediumprojectorsupport the delivery of alarge and/orcomplex project.

• To lead the Project Team throughout the delivery phase of the project including completion / project close out, in accordance with SCL process and procedures.
• Ensure Plan Safe:
  Work Safe is implemented by the team completing all safety components and documentation on all sites.
• Ensure a baseline programme is in place, managed, monitored and updated in line with the contract requirements.
• To deliver project in line with programme by proactively managing schedule risk and opportunity.
• Confirm delivery strategy and selection of subcontractors is in place through the approved supply chain, ensuring performance is fed back to the key account manager (KAM)
• Full accountability for all aspects of commercial performance, cost control, forecasting and the monitoring and reporting thereof.
• Own the client relationship fortheproject.
• Report project, progress and performance (internal/external) in line with business process and contractual requirements.
• Manage risks and opportunities using a costed risked register and profit bridge. Timely escalation within the business regarding risks.
• Ensure a robust procurement schedule is in place, maintained and updated throughout the life of the project.

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.

In addition to a competitive salary, pension and company car/allowance. We show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work.

Our agile working policy allows for a mixture of office and home working, and flexible working arrangements are available so that our people are engaged to give their best.

We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified to HNC level in a relevant technical discipline or relevant experience
• SMSTS
• Extensive working knowledge of the civil engineering industry and infrastructure is desirable.
• Proven experience inleadingpeople, performance, processes and developing teams
• Ability to positively challenge and set standards and goals for the team
• Understanding of schedule risk and opportunity management
• Strong safetyand qualityfocus
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Client and stakeholder relationship management experience
• Excellent knowledge of schedule management and programming

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team.

Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

GROUNDED
- Everyone is equal  are down to earth and treat each other with respect.

HARDWORKING
- We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.

PROUD
- We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.

FAMILY
- We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.

TRUSTED
- What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.

WINNERS
- We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!

As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.