Site Agent

Job Title: Site Agent
Schemes of Work: Water
Contractor: Tier 1
Based: Yorkshire Water
Flexible working: On-site
Salary: Up to £55k + 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 a high-value water project. 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 Site Agent:
As a Site Agent in the Company's Infrastructure Group, you will oversee projects in either the Civils or Water streams, from contract award to completion. Reporting to a Contracts Manager or Project Manager based on project value, complexity, and personal experience, your role is to ensure successful project completion while achieving favourable financial outcomes. Additionally, you will focus on maintaining and improving client relationships and adhering to the business's quality, safety, and environmental policies.
Responsibilities Site Agent

• Allocate and manage resources for site staff.
• Report to senior managers on Department budget control procedures and contract progress.
• Ensure compliance with safe work systems and the Company Safety Policy.
• Enforce and monitor the Division's Quality Assurance and Environmental systems.
• Manage projects and contracts.
• Motivate staff.
• Communicate project progress at all levels.
• Recruit new staff.
• Directly supervise Sub Agents and General Foremen.
• Indirectly supervise Site Engineers, Foremen, and Gangers.
  

Requirements Site Agent:

• Essential qualification in Civil Engineering/Building.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor.
• Proven experience on challenging projects with major clients.
• Strong leadership and motivation skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to delegate and manage tasks within the site team.
• Sound technical knowledge.
• Good people management skills.
• Familiarity with quality and environmental practices.
• UK driving license.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
  

In Return Site Agent:
Competitive salary

• Car allowance.
• 26 days of annual leave (with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days).
• Private medical insurance (with family cover option).
• Life Assurance.
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%.
• 2 days of volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on role).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Flexible Benefits scheme, including options for critical illness insurance, dental insurance, travel insurance, bike-to-work scheme, and retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.
  

Site Agent - The Application
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