Job Description

Site Agent (Civils)

Clyde

Overview of the role

Responsible for the management of the construction site in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers' objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.

Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure accurate implementation of all engineering controls and compliance with the contract drawings and specification

Produce risk assessments and method statements for safe execution of the works

Ensure work is executed in a safe manner meeting legal guidelines set out in health safety and requirements and environmental compliance

Manage site activities to ensure work is completed on time and within budget

Ensure that all staff and operatives are familiar with the safety procedures and that they are adhered to.

Prepare method statements as required. Organize briefings on method statements to relevant staff and operatives within their area

Liaise with senior foreman on daily basis issues related with programme, resources, production, productivity necessary to meet with programme requirements

Lead all actions to solve technical difficulties, improve performance in terms of progress and quality

Set working parameters, ensure their application on site, assess the performance

Coordinate the work of their shifts and ensure consistency of operation

Develop forecast and monitor performance against forecast. Establish and regularly review the detailed working programme. Ensure coordination of all related trades

Deliver end product to customer satisfaction

Deliver performance in key areas of health and safety, environment and quality

Implement applicable quality plan requirements. Liaise with project quality manager concerning quality issues

Implement appropriate policies and procedures

Manage project risk in line with company procedures

Proactively promote continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. customer and supplier feedback, back to basics, knowledge management)

Ensure all personnel are provided with necessary training

Liaise with 3rd parties and other members of the team on a day to day basis

Qualifications and Training required

Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent)

Relevant CSCS card

CSCS 5 day safety qualification

Good knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering

Hands on approach to the commercial and planning aspects of the project

Civil engineering and construction experience

Able to produce and explain accurate plans and drawings

Attributes and Skills required

Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a business unit or area

Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to achieve high standards of compliance

Good operational planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality

Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met

Ability to work with colleagues to deliver project and operational performance

Sound knowledge of construction practices and standards

Specialist knowledge in chosen field