Fawkes & Reece
Location
St Austell, Cornwall | United Kingdom
Job description
Site Agent - Leading Civils Contractor - Major Highways Project - Cornwall
My client is a Leading Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent or long-term contract basis, a Site Agent to work on a Major Highways Project located in Cornwall.
The A30 Link Road comprises works to design and construct a new 6.2k single carriageway with climbing lanes from the old A30 at Victoria / Roche to the roundabout at Stenalees. The works also include four new roundabouts, as well as the improvement, rationalisation or relocation of existing access roads that bisect the new alignment and will also carry out environmental mitigation works and maintain the landscape ecology aftercare for five years post completion to ensure that the scheme achieves CEEQUAL excellent.
The successful candidate will have experience of delivering civil engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
Preparing and monitoring programmes of work
Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
Manage design co-ordination.
Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
Understand and administer contract change.
Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.
Already experienced as a Sub Agent or a Site Agent you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, an up-to-date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.
You will also have experience of managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor including Highways works, Earthworks and Structures.
Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.
A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout our Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.
Requirements:
A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter
Extensive experience from an Engineer upwards of Civil Engineering Projects
First Aid Trained
SMSTS
Benefits Package
Life assurance cover
Company car or car allowance
Company pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Leaving work early every Friday!
Company social calendar
Training and progression
Job tags
Salary
£350 - £400 per day
