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Abatec are currently recruiting for a Site Agent to join our client, a Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor, who have secured work on AMP8 of the South West Water Framework.

You will be managing projects within the Infrastructure Business Unit in the Water streams from contract award through to completion – achieving acceptable financial outcomes whilst adhering to the quality, safety and environmental policies. You will report to either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of project and personal experience/ability.

As a Site Agent you will:

* Resource allocation and management of Site staff.

* Reporting to the senior Manager on Department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against programme.

* Ensuring safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced.

* Enforcement and monitoring of the Division’s Quality Assurance and Environmental systems.

* Management of projects/contracts.

* Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects.

* Line management/supervision for Sub Agents & General Foreman.

* Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers.

Our client requires a Site Agent with:

* Essential: Civil Engineering/Construction management degree

* Desirable: Chartered status or approaching.

* Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training e.g., attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management etc.

* Possesses proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients e.g., LUL, HA, Water Companies, Petro/Chem.

* Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Site Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience.

* Site qualifications: CSCS card, SMSTS (5 day), First Aid at Work (4 day), National Water Hygiene card

Salary/Benefits:

* £50,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE

* Car allowance

* 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)

* Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)

* Life Assurance

* Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

* 2 days volunteering opportunities

* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Professional membership fees

* Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:

* Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)

* Dental Insurance

* Travel insurance

* Cycle to work scheme

* Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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