Site Agent - Major Project

A major contractor are seeking a Site Agent to work on a multi discipline prestigious heavy civil project in the South East. The ideal candidate will be successful and responsible for co-ordinating all technical aspects, procure materials and co-ordinate sub-contractors ensuring that quality and costs are controlled. Ideal candidate requirements: * Will be educated to HNC/HND Civil Engineering or Degree standard desirable * Extensive Highways/Infrastructure experience * Previous experience as an Agent with a main civil engineering contractor on projects up to £5 to £10m * Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage costs, customers and supply chain * High familiarisation with HS&E Standards * Leading a team of engineers * Customer focus exposure to management leadership * Precast experience and experience of managing projects with high levels of public interface Duties involved will include * Contributes to the tender and pre-qualification process if required * Works within the Company Standards – business plan, HSQE, CSR, Procurement/Supply, Finance, HR etc * Plan, programme, set up and run project with support/guidance if required * Produce & monitor resource programmes and costings * Understand and lead the planning process * Can control and monitor forecast costs * Deliver profitability that exceeds normal tender margins wherever possible * Act as ambassador for the company with customers, suppliers, public, employees etc * Develop and sustain good working relationships with customers and employees that contribute to the success of the * project and business * Manage and evaluate risk and opportunity and act for the good of the Company * Represent the Company on contractual issues if required * Able to develop and support employees under their supervision * Has knowledge of Conditions of Contract If you believe you are the right candidate for this position apply with your cv and details now