Site Agent – Rail East London

We are currently seeking a Site Agent to work on a major Rail Bridge project based in East London. Working for a Tier 1 contractor, you will effectively be the number 2 on site, with a view to progressing into the number 1 through to completion of the project.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering
• Previous experience as a Sub/ Site Agent working for a main contractor
• Previous experience working on rail or bridge projects would be an advantage
• Must be looking for a permanent position
• CSCS Management Card

Duties & Responsibilities:

COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Identify and develop detailed subcontractor packages, work scopes and programme. In conjunction with the commercial team, procure all required subcontractors to support the contract programme.
• In conjunction with the commercial team, review and agree monthly subcontract accounts including variations. Issue the appropriate correspondence to support commercial positions.
• In conjunction with the commercial team, produce, review and manage cost and value forecasts for the construction works. On an appropriate periodic basis (minimum monthly), review actual values against forecasts, identify areas of variance and develop and implement actions plans to improve position.
• Issue appropriate instructions and correspondence to subcontractors as required in accordance with project procedures.
• Identify detailed material requirements for the project and source appropriate suppliers in conjunction with commercial and procurement teams.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Work in collaboration with the Project Team, including subcontractors, to ensure compliance with all legal, company and project health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Lead the management of all subcontractors and suppliers on the project.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Manage all works, including subcontractors, to ensure compliance with project specification, programme and commercial requirements.
• Work with the Project Team to produce, maintain and manage the project Integrated Management Plan and all associated documentation. Ensure that all other required project management plans for construction phase are produced and approved as required. Ensure all approved documentation is formally issued and briefed to all appropriate persons and organisations.
• Manage resource levels and work load within construction team. Organise and manage resources as required and in accordance with company and project procedures. Identify any training requirements within construction team and arrange courses as required in accordance with company procedures.
• Produce, maintain and manage the resourced construction section of the contract programme. Coordinate with other project teams as required to develop the overall project programme in conjunction with the project planner.
• Establish and monitor production targets for all works. At regular and appropriate periods, identify areas of variance and provide appropriate reports to line management. Produce and implement action plans to improve production and efficiency.
• Actively and positively challenge designs, specifications, requirements and working methods to seek continual improvements and savings.
• Undertake other duties as defined and appointed under the Project Specific IMS plan or as defined by the Project Manager
• Maintain active participation in project risk management, including input to the risk and opportunity register. Support the risk management process through regular use of ARM software and other project processes.

ASSURANCE

• Actively promote high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability and Quality compliance, including active monitoring of performance. Maintain a high level of knowledge of requirements and ensure compliance in all areas of the project. Arrange input from external advisors as required. Action any improvements identified and provide appropriate records for close out.
• Support the investigation and report into accidents, incidents and near misses. Ensure completion of appropriate reports and action plans, including close out of identified actions.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of contracted scope, including any instructed change. Identify any areas of uninstructed change and provide details to commercial team promptly. Actively monitor project change register to confirm progress of issues identified. Maintain accurate records of works and resources required to comply with the change.

ADMINISTRATION

• Maintain active contact and relationships with client, designers and Third Parties to allow active management of the project. Maintain appropriate written records.
• Ensure that all approved documents and information necessary for the management of the construction works are freely available and distributed to all relevant personnel, including subcontractors, clients and Third Parties.

REPORTING

• Contribute to periodic project reports, including payment applications, as required by the Project Manager and Commercial Manager.
• Provide a detailed progress and forecast programme update each reporting period, including detailed reports on variances, action plans to recover and cost effects.
• Manage the site process for observation cards, including active encouragement for all persons to complete cards. With appropriate members of the project team, review all submitted cards and provide appropriate feedback.
• Ensure that all project data is entered in the Compliance Tool in line with project reporting periods.
• Manage and arrange the compilation of the project handover documentation, including required review, acceptance and issue thereof.
• Ensure all required documented outputs and records are correctly uploaded to Themis and other project document control systems.