Job Description

Site Agent

Based in Northumberland

£500 550 per day

12 month contract

I am currently recruiting for a Site Agent with a background in heavy civils and infrastructure projects to join a major rail project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure work is executed in a safe manner meeting legal guidelines set out in health safety and requirements and environmental compliance
• Day to day management of a section of works including the supervision and monitoring of the site team and supply chain
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Safety / Quality / Programme and Production
• Manage multiple packages of work in conjunction with the commercial team taking full ownership of the costs for section of work assigned
• Manage site activities to ensure work is completed on time and within budget
• Review Method Statements and Risk Assessments and make improvements as appropriate;
• Guide and coach subordinates in technical requirements and techniques of setting out;
• Deliver end product to customer satisfaction
• Implement appropriate policies and procedures
• Promote best practice amongst engineering staff and encourage their career progression
• Develop the directly employed labour including, supervision, appraisals, training, absence management and motivation
• Ensure works are completed on time, within budget and to specification
• Develop and promote best practice and business improvement within the organisation

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previously worked on heavy civil based projects is essential
• Worked for or with Tier 1 contractors
• Able to lead team and section of works to a high standard
• Previous experience working as an Agent or similar positions
• Previously managed site teams & packages of work
• Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent)
• Holds relevant tickets/qualifications. i.e. CSCS, SMSTS

If this position is of interest to you, please apply with an updated copy of your CV

VGC are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.