Site Agent

We are looking for a Site Agent to be based on Fingringhoe MOD site for one of our long-term partners. You will be joining our team and being part of a new project, to design and construct two state-of-the-art firing ranges for the MOD, together with the supporting infrastructure, buildings and services. The work is predominantly earthworks and civils. This is a site-based role, located South of Colchester. With over 130 years of experience in the construction and engineering sector, our client is a trusted partner of central and local government and are used to working closely with their customers and supply chain to achieve outstanding results.This full time role is available to a contractor or as a permanent employment position. If contract: Contract duration: 2-6 months Working solution: Umbrella (CIS) / inside IR35 Daily pay rate: £280 - £340 per day all inc. If permanent: Competitive salary and great list of benefits on offerRole Summary Managing projects within the Company's Infrastructure Group either in the Civils or Highways streams from contract award through to completion; reporting to either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of project and personal experience/ability. To ensure the successful completion of projects for the Company by achieving acceptable financial outcomes, whilst maintaining and improving client relationships, and adherence to the quality/safety/environmental policies of the business.Duties

• Resource allocation and management of Site staff.
• Reporting to the senior Manager on Department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against programme;
• Ensure safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced.
• Enforcement and monitoring of the Division's Quality Assurance and Env systems.
• Management of projects/contracts.
• Motivation of staff.
• Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects.
• Staff recruitment.
• Directly supervise Sub Agents, General Foreman.
• Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers.

Required certs / qualifications:

• CSCS Black / White Card
• SMSTS (5 day)
• First Aid at Work (4 day)
• Essential Civil Engineering/Building qualification
• Chartered status or approaching
• Preferred BSc Degree in Civil Engineering
• Holds a UK driving licence
• DBS check - we can arrange once job has been offered if you do not already have one
• BPSS Security Clearance - we can arrange once job has been offered

Required knowledge / experience:

• Has held a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor for at least 2 years (essential)
• Possesses proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients
• Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Site Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience
• Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training e.g., attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management etc.
• Specialist knowledge/competences
• Has held a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor for a sustained period (essential)
• Knowledge of the construction process
• Awareness of quality and environmental practices within the business environment
• Sound safety theoretical and practical knowledge/experience
• Commercially and contractually aware
• Sound technical knowledge

Required characteristics:

• Strong leadership and motivation skills
• Must have good organisational skills and be able to communicate at all levels
• Ability to delegate and manage tasks carried out by the site team
• Time management skills
• Good decision maker
• Good team player
• Good people management skills
• Good communicator orally/written

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.