Site Agent

Swindon

6 Month Contract

Daily Rate £350

Inside IR35

Location: Unit 13, Ergo Business Park, Kelvin Road, Swindon SN33JW - (Main base but there will be a requirement to travel to Exeter and other locations for project reasons)

Project Details: - Reactive Framework (40 projects per week)

- Site Agent - Will be in charge of medium sized projects - (Oxford - Scaffolding Footbridge), (Coalpit Heath - Earthworks) and (Exeter - Flood Prevention) - The client wants someone who is a strong Civil Engineer with Rail experience

Job Spec:

• Under the guidance of the PM; Accountable for the safe delivery, execution and financial performance to agreed budget and / or approved forecasts for individual projects.
• Responsible for the Operational and Commercial success of allocated projects, ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with legal, client and company requirements, policies and instructions.
• Lead by example to effectively support the company Safety Behavioural Programme including implementation of safety initiatives.
• Proactively and effectively support the ‘Build to Last’ Business Improvement Programme, such as the Supervisor Development Programme (SDP)
• Ensure that systems and processes are implemented to meet Project requirements, including Quality Plans, Completion Packs and ITP’s.
• Proactively support the audit and compliance programme, and timely completion of issues arising.
• Ensure that robust and accurate cost plans are produced and reported against on a weekly basis.
• Ensure that weekly site inspections are completed to measure compliance to Group Minimum Operational Standards, and action plan implemented to address findings in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships by effective and timely communication, and producing reports in a timely manner
• Ensure that approved Construction Programmes are in place prior to commencement of works and progress monitored on a regular basis.
• Implementing and developing a culture of continuous improvement on the project.
• Ensure that site records are produced and adequacy of which reviewed on a monthly basis, to include site diaries, plant, labour, material returns and change records as minimum.
• Support work winning process in the submission of tenders, meetings, client interface and stakeholder management.
• Approval and implementation of Project Quality Plans, Safety Plans, Work Package Plans, ITP’s and Tool Box Talks.
• Ensure that no day works are instructed to suppliers without the specific approval of the Project Manager.
• Effective management of our Subcontractors and Suppliers ensuring compliance to all contractual and safety requirements.
  

Person Spec:

• A good knowledge and practical experience in Rail Construction techniques and processes such as structures, earthworks, bridge renewals and platform extensions
• Professional qualification in Civil Engineering
• Personal Track Safety
• COSS (SWL1)
• ES (SWL2) or working toward
• 5 day CITB Site Safety Management Training
• IT skills essential – word, excel and power point, email and internet • Full UK driving license
• Excellent communication skills.
• Represents BBR in a professional manner, ensuring that own behaviour and behaviour of others is consistent and aligned to the Corporate Values.
• Willingness to work overtime and on call
• Ability to work under pressure, remaining focused and professional.
• Ability to positively influence others to achieve set objectives and targets.
• Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information and then propose solutions and recommendations to resolve the issues.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with others to achieve aligned outcomes.
• PTS is Required