Location
Chester, Cheshire | United Kingdom
Job description
SITE AGENT - HIGHWAYS - 12 MONTHS WORK
My client is a leading multi-billion-pound contractor specialising in infrastructure development and highways improvements across the UK. With a commitment to delivering excellence, innovation, and sustainable solutions, they take pride in their projects that contribute to the advancement of infrastructure nationwide.
Position Overview:
They are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Agent to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing highways improvement projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency are maintained throughout.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Management: Take ownership of highways improvement projects from inception to completion, ensuring all objectives are met within set timelines and budgets.
- Subcontractor Management: Coordinate and manage subcontractors effectively, ensuring compliance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
- Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS): Review and approve RAMS to ensure all potential risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively, in compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Method Statements: Review and evaluate method statements provided by subcontractors, ensuring they align with project requirements, safety regulations, and best practices.
- Task Briefings: Conduct comprehensive task briefings to ensure all personnel are briefed on their roles, responsibilities, and safety protocols before commencing work on-site.
- Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality assurance processes to maintain the highest standards of workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations and company policies to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to provide regular updates on project progress, address any concerns, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely reports on project progress, including milestone achievements, budgetary performance, and any issues or challenges encountered.
Requirements:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field.
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the highways or infrastructure sector.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations, RAMS, and method statement procedures.
- Experience in subcontractor management and procurement processes.
- Proficient in the use of project management software and tools.
- Valid CSCS card and relevant industry certifications (e.g., SMSTS, First Aid).
Contact Randstad CPE, Birmingham Branch and ask for Ollie for further details.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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£400 - £450 per day
