Job Description

Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of 7 partners to the Enterprise, delivering 5.5bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 - 2030, and AMP 9 (2030 - 2035). Our scope is to provide project management, design, construction and commissioning services on design and build schemes throughout the North West and Cumbria region covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value, covering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites with wider Enterprise partners.


The Site Agent supports the delivery of our United Utilities (UU) AMP8 projects supporting them from outline design through to commissioning and handover. Working across the project lifecycle there will be a mix of office, remote and site-based demand on your time.


This role will be site based


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Essential:

Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering Vocational training in Engineering Relevant CSCS Card Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

Computer competence (Primavera software, Synchro).

Key Responsibilitie

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Recruit, manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise their work contribution. Review contractual agreements and develop design, working methods, programme and forecast costs with the Construction Manager, General Foreman and Subcontractors / Suppliers identifying any inaccuracies or inconsistencies, and feedback any changes made to the QA and QS teams. Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the construction manager and QS department. Be fully conversant with subcontractors contract conditions, develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the QS team Requisitioning resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme. Communicate to the QA and QS teams non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE's staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained. Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team. Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved, and adhered to. Keep abreast of developments in professional field Produce monthly reports for financial forecasting, monitoring and control of project cost Interfacing with internal and external stakeholders Key point of contact for clients for project progress and interfacing with internal and exernal stakeholders. Set the highest example for Health and Safety Requirements Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential:

Understanding of Engineering Principle Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training. Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices. * Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).