Site Agent

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Site Agent – Infrastructure

Location – Erith, Kent

As a Site Agent, you will take full responsibility for management of your section of works ensuring you meet client and company performance expectations.

• Manage a section of works on a day‑to‑day basis including the supervision / monitoring of the site team / supply chain.
• Plan, control and monitor the progress of the works and coordinate the section(s) of the project as allocated.
• Manage multiple packages of work in conjunction with the commercial team taking full ownership of the costs for section of work assigned.
• Ensure any changes in scope (operations, commercial, programme or design) are captured and managed.
• Understand any temporary works requirements.
• Undertake value engineering solutions.
• Attend external meetings as required with clients and stakeholders, building effective relationships.
• Report to the Project Manager on progress and performance.
• Assist the Project Manager in administering the cost forecast, valuation and reporting systems.
• Implement and attend weekly and monthly site meetings.
• Ensure all site team and supply chain are working to the latest design information.
• Undertake material take offs where required and ensure materials are ordered and reconciled.
• Conduct regular H&S checks and CDM audits.
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Permit to Work systems, site inductions and safety briefings are correctly carried out.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and problems that may arise.
• Ensure and maintain strict quality control procedures.
• Ensure site team keep site diaries up to date.
• Effectively lead and manage direct reports ensuring appropriate competence is maintained, including annuals PDR’s.
• Monitor capability of staff and contractors to undertake current and prospective workloads and report to senior management.
• Identify / assist in introducing new process, techniques and innovations on site.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties

• Able to manage multiple or larger packages of work
• Ability to read and interpret data, drawings specifications and schedules.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise multiple workloads.
• Adept at interfacing with site team, subcontractors, designer and the client.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and NEC
• Able to interpret, extract and disseminate works information relating to program of works.
• Proven leadership and delegation skills.
• Advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Aware of individual Health and Safety Responsibilities and adheres to company H&S policy and procedures.
• Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.

• SMSTS.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (Desirable).
• First Aid (Desirable).
• Relevant experience in water infrastructure projects.
• A working knowledge of one functional area through job experience and training.
• Responsible for completing PDRs for all direct reports.
• Likely to have previous relevant business experience or transferable skills gained in other areas.
• Desirable Part-qualified professional in relevant discipline.

With an impressive order book of over £ billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

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