Venesky Brown is collaborating with their client, a prominent civil engineering contractor that have secured several new projects for substations, overhead lines, and subsea cable routes across the North of Scotland for their key client, SSEN.
Various locations available across Scotland, Argyll, Aberdeenshire.
We are looking for experienced Site Agent.
This would be a permanent contract - salary and other compensation are negotiable
Requirements:
* CSCS - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Manager.
* SMSTS
* Successful experience and performance at Sub Agent level (or equivalent as deemed appropriate by Senior Management).
* Must be able to demonstrate leadership and management capabilities to manage less-complex projects, characterised by short tender/project execution time, low resource tie-up and low risk profile.
* 7 years of experience in the construction industry.
Responsibilities:
* Management and oversight of all areas of the project which have been assigned to you and delivering successful project outcomes.
* Communicating effectively at all levels including site management, technical specialists, commercial staff, planners, engineers, supervisory staff operatives, suppliers, third parties and client representatives.
* Maintaining high personal standards in health and safety and supporting others in the same.
* Maintaining high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour.
* Driving quality delivery through effective planning and right-first-time delivery.
* Leading, supervising, and mentoring your reportees and other team members.
* Managing, supervising, and mentoring the project team as appropriate.
* Adopting, maintaining, and promoting cost-conscious management through efficient use of all resources.
* Maintaining a good working relationship with the client and his/her project management and supervisory team and the supply chain.
* Encouraging repeat business by adopting a professional attitude with clients and stakeholders.
* Establishing, maintaining, and monitoring an effective, programme-based cost management system, to facilitate financial control with reliable QF preparation and reporting.
* Ensuring realistic programmes are prepared, managed, monitored, reviewed, and updated according to the requirements of the project and contract.
* Ensuring processes are in place for the preparation, review and briefing of method statements, activity plans and risk assessments and measures implemented to ensure they are reviewed and updated accordingly.
* Ensuring systems are in place for the timely preparation of records for payment purposes in appropriate form.
* Ensuring all necessary site-based appointments are made with suitably trained and experienced staff.
* Using appropriate and effective communication methods such as recorded internal weekly progress meetings to communicate with the whole project team.
* Keeping line management appraised of potential risks and opportunities associated with the project and the potential for future work opportunities.
* Maintaining close working relationship with company support departments to ensure the project receives maximum support and is able to maximise opportunities for the sharing of knowledge.
* Maintaining a close working relationship with the procurement department to ensure compliant and advantageous procurement arrangements for the project.
* Supporting all staff under your supervision in achieving their own performance and development goals.
* Keeping abreast of progress and developments in the industry and specific professional fields.
* Establishing close working relationship with Works supervisory staff (Works
* Managers/General Foreman) to ensure the cost-effective management of labour and plant.
* Supporting work winning and business development activity as directed by line management.
* Undertaking performance and development reviews as required by the Company and following up on the development activities identified.
* Leading and managing all staff and personnel assigned to you.
If you’re interested in this position, apply here by clicking the button below. Alternatively, please email sam@venesky-brown.co.uk
About Venesky Brown:
Venesky Brown is a UK-based Recruitment Agency, specialising in Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, IT & Digital, and Professional Services. Established in 2005, we've evolved into industry leaders, driven by our mission to inspire and empower through meaningful employment.
Our distinguishing factors include exceptional customer service and a proven record of delivering results. We are privileged to support major UK projects and contribute significantly to Scottish Government Frameworks.
* When you join us, you gain access to a stable, long-term career. We collaborate with Tier 1 clients on major infrastructure projects, offering growth opportunities and a clear career pathway. Our comprehensive Career Development Programs, from Level 2 Construction Operations to Level 6 Site Management, bridge skill gaps to benefit both you and our clients.