Details:
- Salary: £48,000 - 63,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Portsmouth Hampshire
- Date: 23 hours ago
Description:
Great opportunity for a Site Agent working for an excellent civil engineering contractor near Portsmouth
The Site Agent will support the management and delivery of major civil engineering construction project
Key responsibilities of the Site Agent will include:
* Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and ensuring the accurate construction of the works
* Planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing the progress of contracts throughout the project’s lifespan and ensuring compliance with project’s budgets and programme.
* Ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors and monitoring their performance including financial throughout the project.
* Ensuring company procedures and systems on quality, health & safety and the environment
* Preparing quality, environmental and H&S construction plans
* Preparing and submitting weekly reports on progress
* Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact
* Liaising with the site manager and foreman as to what engineering is needed onsite and holding daily engineering briefings with the onsite engineers.
* Actively resolve contractual issues with both clients and suppliers
* Mentoring and guidance for junior members of the team
Ideal requirements of the Site Agent
* Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
* Demonstrable experience of working as a Site Agent within the civil engineering construction industry preferably on large earthworks projects.
* Experience in Design & Build Contracts
* Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts
* Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
* Experience of managing and mentoring engineers.
* Knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
* Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills
* The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in both mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
On offer is a very attractive salary package coupled with a career opportunity offering the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience by providing plenty of exposure to a variety of matters in a supportive working environment.
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