Site Agent – Infrastructure
Location – Erith, Kent
Purpose of the role:
As a Site Agent, you will take full responsibility for management of your section of works ensuring you meet client and company performance expectations.
Key Accountabilities:
* Manage a section of works on a day-to-day basis including the supervision/monitoring of the site team/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.
* Implement and attend 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 annual PDRs.
* 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.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties.
About you:
Competency Requirements
* Able to manage multiple or larger packages of work.
* Ability to read and interpret data, drawings specifications and schedules.
* Highly organised and able to prioritise multiple workloads.
* Adept at interfacing with site team, subcontractors, designer and the client.
* Strong knowledge of CDM 15 and NEC.
* Able to interpret, extract and disseminate works information relating to program of works.
* Proven leadership and delegation skills.
* Advanced problem-solving skills.
* Aware of individual Health and Safety Responsibilities and adheres to company H&S policy and procedures.
* Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.
Technical / Professional Qualifications Required
* SMSTS.
* Relevant CSCS card.
* Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages.
* Temporary Works Coordinator (Desirable).
* First Aid (Desirable).
* Relevant experience in water infrastructure projects.
* A working knowledge of one functional area through job experience and training.
* Responsible for completing PDRs for all direct reports.
* Likely to have previous relevant business experience or transferable skills gained in other areas.
* Desirable Part-qualified professional in relevant discipline.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work.
Our benefits:
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
* A wide range of corporate discounts.
* Cycle to Work schemes.
* Comprehensive pension plan.
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
* Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees.
* Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.
About us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Jade Adamson on jade.adamson@gallifordtry.co.uk.
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position.
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