Site Agent in Birmingham, Midlands, United Kingdom
Based along M5 corridor and flexible to work across England and Wales
Full Time permanent position, salary negotiable + competitive benefits package
RSS INFRASTRUCTURE Limited (RSSI), has been recognised by Network Rail at the 2018 ‘Rail Partnership Awards’ for its work within the Rail and Construction industry, developing bespoke solutions for clients that deliver improved safety and productivity.
From our offices in Birmingham, Newport and Doncaster, RSS Infrastructure has over 100 directly employed staff members and a diverse contingent labour workforce that cover the majority of the UK. The company has developed a service portfolio that includes; Overhead Line Electrification, Vegetation Management, Track Access, Civils/Construction solutions, Safety Critical Resource Services, Magnetic Safety Barrier Fencing, Magnetic Points Boards, Signalling Services as well as being the UK’s sole provider of Track Warning Systems.
What will I be doing?
As our Site Agent you will be responsible for the management of our construction projects in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers’ objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control. You will be responsible for the delivery of various projects, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Department, engineers and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded. On a day to day basis you will :-
- Ensure all working operations are undertaken safely putting no person at risk of injury or harm.
- Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects.
- Maintain and track project programme.
- When required, lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers and Foreman to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality.
- Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, SWPs, RAMS, ITP’s as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company procedures.
- Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised.
- Produce and manage the project construction programme as well as producing 2 weeks look ahead programmes.
- Produce procurement schedules to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks.
- Undertake an ambassadorial role representing the business to customers, public and official bodies.
- Deliver the end product to customer requirements and satisfaction.
- Populate and manage the cost plan for the project.
- Maximise project value.
- Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed.
- Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo.
- Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities.
- Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports for the Client and internally.
- Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures.
What experience would we like you to have?
The successful candidate will need considerable experience in Civil engineering works. Experience within rail infrastructure would be advantageous but not essential. It is essential for this role that you hold a full driving licence as the ability to attend site and client visits is essential. Previous experience of managing client relationships and interaction is also essential as well as:
- Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
- Good knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering.
- CSCS
- IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS.
RSS Infrastructure offer a range of benefits including:
- 20 days paid annual leave rising to 25 plus statutory bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private Medical Cover
- Company Car / Car Allowance
- Sick Pay
About us
Our mission is to ensure that we make our clients operate more safely and achieve more productivity when on site, whether delivering new projects, track renewal programmes or maintenance of the rail infrastructure. We are not just another infrastructure company, but a trusted company who understands the value of partnerships and long standing business relationships, continually looking to deliver outstanding performance and customer service, and we remain as one of the market leading rail services groups within the UK.
We believe in the value and contribution of individuals, respecting the diverse make up of our organisation and need people who want to make a difference to our clients and to the growth of the Group. Our teams are committed, supporting each other to meet the demands of an industry sector which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days of the year. Working together to either plan, resource or deliver a range of services in to a highly demanding industry sector, that can be very reactive, challenging your skills to adapt quickly to new situations. A strong worth ethic and a ‘Can Do’ attitude is the foundation of our business, we want people who can drive success and have a right first time, every time approach to their work life, without cutting corners and who understand the essence of safety and customer service. We are a people orientated business, nurturing, and investing in our staff and teams to become the best at what they do, creating managers and leaders of the future.
As an equal opportunity’s employer, RSS Infrastructure do not discriminate on grounds of ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
The company also actively encourages both reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we support ex-military personnel please visit our website.
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