Senior Site Agent

Requirements:

Experienced Senior Agent with vast infrastructure civils experience, both S38 and S278. Degree qualified, SMSTS, First Aid, NRSWA, CSCS Black Card, Temporary Works Supervisor, AP Lifting

Duties:

Attend Pre-start and Site Agents briefing meetings to gain understanding of project requirements, cost/time/contractual/SHEQ risks and allowances for plant, labour & materials.  Read and understand contract documents, drawings and specifications  Assist the Contracts Manager/ project Manager with the production of the construction programme and materials take-offs.  Produce/assist in the production of method statements and risk assessments for Health & Safety Plan  Manage/assist the planning and implementation of site set-up in accordance with CDM2015 and company procedures.  Manage/assist efficient mobilisation of resources to site including applying for road opening notices, road closures etc.  Manage/assist  pre-commencement surveys and formally issue to client  Manage/assist site induction and toolbox talk process in accordance with company procedures including issuing method statements and checking operative’s safety certificates.   Enforce Company policy on PPE with all operatives, sub-contractors and visitors.  Oversee site security.  Carry out monitoring and up-dating of construction programmes in conjunction with the project manager/ contracts manager.  Manage/assist production, up-dating and issuing of risk assessments and method statements during currency of project.  Liaise with statutory utility companies regarding diversions, location of existing mains and/or installation of new mains.  Manage health, safety, quality and environmental issues on site in accordance with CDM2015, current legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and Company policies.  Interpretation and implementation of Company Management systems – ISO 9001 Quality Management System; ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System,  Manage plant, labour and materials usage to minimise overuse, via reconciliations and good site control.  Manage key time, quality, financial, environment and safety risks to success of project.  Liaise with clients representatives/consultants on site in a professional manner.  Manage plant and material deliveries to ensure the smooth running of the works.  Manage negotiation and procurement of day to day materials in accordance with company procedures, as agreed with Contracts Manager.  Manage sub-contractor programme and quality performance via notices to start, instructions, nonconformance reports, etc.  Manage quality of work on site to ensure compliance with specification.  Manage recording of changes via RFI's, early warnings, NCE’s and CVI's and notify the QS of effects.   Place notices with clients, informing of any delay and/or disruption to our works.  Protect company position via contractual correspondence, as agreed with Contracts Manager.  

Represent company at progress meetings in a professional manager, including presenting progress reports and updated programmes.  Manage recording of site records via ASITE and provide information to QS to produce cost/value reports.  Liaise with QS to allow production of monthly valuations, keeping him/her informed of progress and additional works/delays.  Manage reporting of accidents/near misses/service strikes to H&S department.  Manage recording and submission of as-built information, including surveys, test results, CCTV surveys and video surveys.  Manage materials/workmanship testing and submission to client.  Produce and submit wage/bonus payments for directly employed staff to Contracts Manager for authorisation.  Produce and submit s/c payments sheets for labour only subcontractors to Contracts Manager for authorisation.  Cancel all utilities in writing (with copy to accounts supervisor), on vacating site.  Manage snagging/handover process to ensure no defects at completion  Keep photographic/contemporary records of progress/delays/extra work/unusual occurrences.  Provide information for post contract review meeting - lessons learnt good and bad, plant, labour, materials usage – actual vs budgeted.  Manage discipline/grievance of site staff and directly employed operatives on site in accordance with company procedures.  Provide assistance to QS as required, to help produce most financially beneficial final account value.  Maintain the H&S Plan throughout the contract and assist with the production of the H&S File.  Ensure all as-built drawings are completed and submitted in a timely manner.  Ensure material reconciliations are carried out.  Assist the Contracts Manager with the production and update of the cost plan.  Ensure that all actions arising from SHEQ audits are closed out.  Endeavour to find ways to provide best practice and value engineering.  Represent the business core values at all times

Skills/Qualifications:

Degree NVQ Level 4 in Construction Management or equivalent SMSTS CSCS Black First Aid Contractual knowledge of NEC, JCT and ICE Able to produce/update programmes using Asta Able to read/understand drawings/B of Qs/specifications Able to understand plant/labour/materials/subcontract allowances