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Acting in partnership with my client, a UK-based civil engineering company I'm seeking an experience Site Agent for a new position within a specialist project team based in Hampshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of an experienced professional team helping to deliver a major water infrastructure initiative, the first of its kind in the UK for 30 years.

Applicants should have experience in design and build contracts, experience of working as a site agent within the civil/construction industry on large earthworks projects and have a full UK driving license, further requirements and detail can be found below.

Site Agent - Hampshire

What we are looking for

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
Demonstrable experience of working as a Site Agent within the civil engineering construction industry preferably on large earthworks projects.
Experience in Design & Build Contracts
Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts
Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and new client relationships.
Experience of managing and mentoring engineers.
Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills, including writing and presentation of reports, preparing business management documents, and presenting information in meetings with clients and other parties.
The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in both mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines supported by strong organisational skills.
Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
Full UK Driving Licence is also required.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Ensuring company procedures and systems on quality, health & safety and the environment are implemented and complied with on site.
Preparing quality, environmental and H&S construction plans in a timely manner.
Planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing the progress of contracts throughout the project's lifespan and ensuring compliance with project's budgets and programme.
Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and ensuring the accurate construction of the works in accordance with client requirements.
Ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with company procedures and monitoring their performance including financial throughout the project.
Preparing and submitting weekly reports on progress for review by the Project Manager or Contract Manager for inclusion in the project's financial CVRs and forecasts to completion
Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact, in sufficient time to ensure adequate provisions have been made within forecast accounts.
Providing sufficient and accurate information to the Works Management and Foremen to ensure timely construction of the works.
Liaising with the site manager and foreman as to what engineering is needed onsite and holding daily engineering briefings with the onsite engineers.
Actively resolve contractual issues with both clients and suppliers while also maintaining a good relationship.
Mentoring and guidance for junior members of your team and operatives to fully develop their construction competencies.
Ensuring timely submission of the necessary documentation for inclusion within the project health and safety file.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Discretionary Project Performance Bonus
Company Vehicle/Car Allowance
Company contributing pension scheme subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
25 days holiday plus bank holidaysThis permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

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Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants