Site Agent
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | East London, London |
| Sector | Highways & Infrastructure |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Jack James |
| Job Ref | 18627 |
- Description
We are working with a tier 1 main contractor who are looking for an experienced Site Agent or Sub Agent in their Highways Division working on Highways schemes including a wide range of works from bearing replacements, phased replacement of panels and fixings, refurbishment of corbel/drainage channel detail, repairs & corrosion protection to arched beams, refurbishment of rendered facias, phased patch painting/overcoating to surfaces exposed to UV light.
Benefits Package
- Life assurance cover
- Company pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Company car / car allowance
- Plus much more!
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager in the execution of his duties, and management of smaller construction contracts
- Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors
- Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans
- Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets
- Preparing and monitoring programmes of work
- Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors
- Manage design co-ordination
- Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts
- Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary
- Foster good relations and reputation with clients
What do we need from you?
- Previous experience as a Sub Agent or Site Agent for a main contractor
- Good communication with the ability to instruct and direct staff
- Experience in the civils sector working with NEC forms of contract
- SMSTS
- Temporary Works experience
- Full UK Driving License
- First Aid (desireable)
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Salary for this role will be dependent upon experience and discussed upon shortlisting.