Site Agent (Civil Engineering)

Permanent

Location: Orkney (accommodation provided)

Salary: £48,000 - £56,000 DOE + package + bonus

Ref: GR1431

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Your new company:

Market-leading Civil Engineering contractor, operating profitably for the last 50 years, benefitting from continued workstreams from their key client network.

They specialise in a number of Civil Engineering disciplines including Infrastructure, Water, Marine and Energy and can offer variety with their works. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an organisation who have an exceptionally high staff retention rate and who have a demonstrable track record of nurturing and promoting from within.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness of programme constraints and drive works to meet targets.
• Organisation and coordination of all labour on site including specialist contractors.
• Have a high level of commercial awareness.
• Responsible for quality of workmanship in all areas of site
• Responsible for compliance with the SHEQ plans.
• Order materials and plant in a manner to suit the programme.
• Control of plant hire and maintenance and security of same
• Ensure all plant and machines are used efficiently and safely on site.
• Maintain safety, quality, and environmental records.
• Keep site records and registers up to date and maintain filing system.
• Check time sheets.
• Ensure site is kept tidy.
• Undertake all duties in accordance with Company Procedure Manual
• Achieve high productivity levels.
• Continuously assess accuracy of all works
• Strive to reduce costs and complete contract within budget.
• Maintain company profile on quality.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a similar capacity for another leading Civil Engineering contractor
• Experienced in dealing with Architects, Engineers, Clients, Sub-contractors.
• Able to communicate with staff at all levels.
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Willing to mentor and develop site staff.
• CSCS card
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety in construction
• Proven ability to drive design team on site.
• Degree/HND in Civil Engineering is preferred.

What to do next:

If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please apply with your updated CV, or contact Graeme on the details below.

If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, don't hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.