Site Agent

Job Title:Site Agent

Schemes of Work: Water

Contractor: Tier 1

Based: Thames Water Valley Region

Flexible Working: On site

Salary: Up to £60k + car allowance

Site Agent – Role Overview

Looking for an exciting new opportunity as a Site Agent? Our client is currently looking for a skilled individual to oversee their team in managing high-value water projects. As a Site Agent, you will be responsible for project planning and execution, identifying and mitigating risks, monitoring progress, and ensuring that the project is completed within the allotted timeframe and budget. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a ground-breaking project that will have a significant impact on our client's company. If you are ready to take on a rewarding new position, our client would be thrilled to hear from you!

Site Agent – Job Description/ Role

Role Summary

Our client is looking for Site Agents to join our team to deliver our Thames Water Framework projects:

- You will be managing projects within the Infrastructure Business Unit in the Water streams from contract award through to completion – achieving acceptable financial outcomes while adhering to quality, safety, and environmental policies.

- You will report to either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of the project and personal experience/ability.

What You Will Be Doing

- Resource allocation and management of Site staff.

- Reporting to the senior Manager on Department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against the program.

- Ensuring safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced.

- Enforcement and monitoring of the Division’s Quality Assurance and Environmental systems.

- Management of projects/contracts.

- Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects.

- Line management/supervision for Sub Agents & General Foreman.

- Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman, and Gangers.

What Our Client Will Need From You

- Essential: Civil Engineering/Construction management degree.

- Desirable: Chartered status or approaching.

- Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training e.g., attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management, etc.

- Possesses proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients e.g., LUL, HA, Water Companies, Petro/Chem.

- Proven experience from an engineering background demonstrating progress to Site Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience.

- Site qualifications: CSCS card, SMSTS (5 day), First Aid at Work (4 day), National Water Hygiene card

Site Agent - What our client can offer

- Competitive salary (to be discussed on application).

- Car allowance.

- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday).

- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover).

- Life Assurance.

- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%.

- 2 days volunteering opportunities.

- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role).

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