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Senior Site Agent

Employer
Hays Construction and Property
Location
England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
Salary
car allowance and benefits
Closing date
4 Jun 2021
Reference
3978309

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Sector
Construction & management jobs
Function
Site Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Senior Site Agent (Civils) required for a Highways Scheme in Greater Manchester

Your new company
A highly recognised Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor in the North West are looking for an experienced Senior Site Agent to come and join them in working on a Highways project n the Greater Manchester area

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an experienced team, and an opportunity which doesn't present often. Due to the success of the award of key projects, the business is growing across the North West and has a strong pipeline of work for the future. This is a key time to join this business

Your new role
As a Senior Site Agent, you will take full responsibility for management of your section of works ensuring you meet client and company performance expectations.

What you'll need to succeed

You'll have previous experience working on Highways / Motorway schemes, and have excellent Civil Engineering experience. You'll have Earthworks or Structures experience and you'll have a passion for working on complex Civil Engineering projects

You'll be from a Civil Engineering profession, and ideally progressed from Civil Site Engineer through to Management

Duties & Responsibilities include:

* Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
* Day to day management of a section of works including the supervision and monitoring of the site team and supply chain.
* Plan, control and monitor the progress of the works and coordinate the section(s) of the project as allocated.
* Manage multiple packages of work in conjunction with the commercial team taking full ownership of the costs for section of work assigned.
* Ensure any changes in scope (operations, commercial, programme or design) are captured and managed.
* Understand any temporary works requirements.
* Undertake value engineering solutions.
* Attend external meetings as required with clients and stakeholders, building effective relationships.
* Report to the Project Manager on progress and performance.
* Assist the Project Manager in administering the cost forecast, valuation and reporting systems.
* Implementing and attending weekly and monthly site meetings.
* Ensure all site team and supply chain are working to the latest design information.
* Undertake material take offs where required and ensure materials are ordered and reconciled.
* Conduct regular H&S checks and CDM audits.
* Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Permit to Work systems, site inductions and safety briefings are correctly carried out.
* Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and problems that may arise.
* Ensure and maintain strict quality control procedures.
* Ensure site team keep site diaries up to date.
* Effectively lead and manage direct reports ensuring appropriate competence is maintained, including annuals PDR's.
* Monitor capability of staff and contractors to undertake current and prospective workloads and report to senior management.
* Identify/assist in introducing new process, techniques and innovations on site.

What you'll get in return
This is an fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded, Tier 1 Contractor. You'll receive a competitive salary, car allowance and a flexible benefits package on offer

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Company

Hays Civil Engineering is the UK’s leading recruitment company, with 50 years’ experience specialising in engineering roles. Across the UK, using our national network of 75 offices and teams of expert consultants, we match the right jobs to the right people every day. Highly trained civil engineers are in demand for both temporary contracts and on a permanent basis. We have the breadth and depth of knowledge and scale of operation to help you hire the people that can make a real difference to your bottom line.

www.hays.co.uk/engineering

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