Site Manager

Leeds
1 month ago
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Our Client, a National Civil Engineering contractor are seeking to Appoint an Experienced Civil Engineering Background Site Agent for projects across the Yorkshire Region which are procured under a Framework Basis within the Water Sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Management

  • Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects in the Civils and Water sectors

  • Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects

  • When required, lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers and Forepeople to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality.

  • Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company procedures.

  • Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised

  • Produce and manage the project construction programme as well as produce 2 weeks look ahead.

  • Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks.

  • Deliver product to customer requirements and satisfaction.

    Cost control

  • Populate and manage the cost plan for the project

  • Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed

  • Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities

    Reporting

  • Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports for the Client and internally

  • Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures

    Person Specification:

    The successful candidate will need considerable experience in the Civil and Water sectors as well as an appreciation of Process Engineering and is likely to meet all the following criteria.

    Essential

  • Considerable experience in Civil Engineering and as a Site Agent for a contractor, delivering projects in a highly regulated environment.

  • Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting

  • Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering

  • Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent

  • CSCS Mandatory

  • IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS

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  • Confined space training

  • Excellent communication, people, and team management skills

  • Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion.

  • Temporary Works Co-ordinator

  • CEng MICE, or equivalent

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Project software

  • Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract

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