Job Details

Job Summary

As the business continues to grow and develop, we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Site Agent to work on a major civil engineering development in Oxford.andnbsp;

The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.

Job Description

The Site Agent shall:

• Undertake the management and mentoring of Site Engineers and Section Engineers
• Support the Project Manager in driving forward the construction phase of the project
• Liaise with the Project Manager to manage, control and allocate all project resources
• Support the Project Manager in planning the construction phase of the project
• Compile and review work package plans and other management plans
• Support the Project Manager to deliver project within programme and budget
• Work closely with the Planning department to obtain accurate and reliable programme data
• Monitor and report on contractual requirements
• Manage and monitor subcontractors and supplier relationships
• Communicate with commercial staff to ensure records are prepared in a timely fashion
• Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are being complied with
• Implementing and attending weekly and monthly site meetings
• Compile daily activity briefings and complete site diary as required
• Assist in Managing Quality andamp; Environmental plans on site
• Ensure work is delivered in accordance with the specification
• Assist with preparing project close-out report
• Take part in and promote a Safety Culture with the entire site team

Personal Specification

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Strong Work Ethic
• Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Technically Competent
• Excellent Knowledge of NEC
• HNC or higher in Civil Engineering

Desirable

• Experience working on Highway Schemes
• Experience managing one site or a section of a larger site as part of a wider team.
• Demonstrate strong planning skills
• CPCS Appointed Person for Lifting trained
• Temporary Works Coordinator trained
• Proficient in use of Autocad

Health andamp; Safety

Essential

• Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Heath andamp; Safety / CDM legislation
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.

Problem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action.andnbsp; Can use analytical skills to make decisions, with a strict attention to detail.andnbsp;

Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes.andnbsp; Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working.andnbsp; Ability to work unsupervised.

Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues.andnbsp; Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Planning and Prioritising: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives and delegates accordingly. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches.

Adaptability: Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations.andnbsp; Changes the overall plan, goal or project to fit the situation.

Results orientation: Able to focus on setting personal and team objectives.andnbsp; Can evaluate progress and drive resources to attain objectives.andnbsp;