Description:
An opportunity has arisen for an Senior Site Agent to join the team at Thames, a Galliford Try business.
As a Senior Site Agent, you will take full responsibility for management of your section of works ensuring you meet client and company performance expectations.
- Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
- Day to day management of a section of works 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.
- Implementing and attending 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 annuals PDR’s.
- 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.
About You:
- HNC or higher.
- SMSTS.
- Relevant CSCS card.
- Office 365 expertise/CAD.
- TWC (Desirable).
- 1st Aid (Desirable).
- Relevant Civil Engineering Experience.
- Able to manage multiple or larger packages of work
- Read & 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
- Proven leadership and delegation skills.
- Advanced problem-solving skills.