Site Agent in London

Site Agent/ManagerThe Role:The main purpose Site Agent will be responsible for the management of the construction site to achieve the required project delivery to the customers’ objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact, and cost control. You will be responsible for the delivery of various projects, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager, engineers, and quantity surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.Key Responsibilities:Site ManagementOverall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects in the Civils and Water sectorsDeliver the work to the specified quality without defectsWhen required, lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foreman to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality.Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company proceduresEnsure the commercial performance of the contract is maximisedProduce and manage the project construction programme as well as produce 2 weeks’ look ahead.Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks Client interfaceUndertake an ambassadorial role representing the business to customers, the public and official bodiesDeliver product to customer requirements and satisfaction Cost controlPopulate and manage the Barhale cost plan for the projectMaximise project valueEnsure detailed site diaries/records are completedMaintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quoEndeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities ReportingProduce good quality, accurate monthly reports internally and for the ClientChair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures Key measures & targets:Monthly and weekly reporting timescales are metAdherence to Business Unit ObjectivesEnsure 3 Pillar KPI and client measures are met Key relationships:Customers and stakeholdersSubcontractors and suppliersSite teams and support departments Person Specification:The successful candidate will need considerable experience in the Civil and Water sectors as well as an appreciation of other aspects of engineering, and is likely to meet all of the following criteria;Essential Considerable experience in Civil Engineering and as a Site Agent for a contractor, delivering projects in a highly regulated environment.Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reportingGood knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineeringDegree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalentCSCS MandatoryIOSH Managing Safely or SMSTSTemporary works CoordinatorConfined space trainingExcellent communication, people, and team management skillsAbility to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusionAbility to demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to ensure the culture is in line with our Company valuesAbility to demonstrate the right behaviours and motivate and lead the team in line with the Company culture, ensuring high standards of compliance Desirable Temporary Works Co-ordinatorCEng MICE, or equivalentKnowledge of Primavera P6 softwareKnowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract