Site Agent

Description:

Site Agent – Southern
Jackson Civil Engineering is dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Due to winning more projects in the Region and increased workload, we are now recruiting for an experienced Site Agent in our Southern Region. Ideally you will be based around West Sussex/ Surrey/ Hampshire. This will initially be working on a large Highways scheme in Lyminster.
Main Duties will include:
* Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
* Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and Project Management plans.
* Understand the tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets – company financial reporting.
* Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
* Manage design co-ordination.
* Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
* Inform, consult and involve local groups as necessary.
* Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.
* Understand and administer contract change.
Are you the person we are looking for?
Already experienced as a Site Agent you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent and an up to date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at work qualification is desirable.
You will also have experience of managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor. Previous experience on river works projects is desirable but not essential.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:
We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:
* Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
* Company car or car allowance
* Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
* Extensive training programmes
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee benefits platform
* Free on-site parking
* Company social calendar
* Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
* A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful