JOB TITLE: Site Agent - Rail
LOCATION: Reading
SALARY: £350 Per Day (Umbrella)

THE CLIENT
My client is a multinational infrastructure group who are currently recruiting for a Site Agent to join them on a Rail project on an initial 4 month contract basis. This role will fall within IR35 so we are unable to recruit any candidates who wish to be paid via a Ltd company

THE ROLE
* To provide Management, leadership and control of a multi disciplinary team comprising Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers.
* Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
* Support the delivery of Sustainability activities
* Sets targets and KPI's in line with Project/Business objectives and monitors performance
* Carries out periodic Safety & Environment Tours as required by the Project H & S Plan
* Leads/Reviews Accident/Incident Investigations. Reviews and appraises findings and leads / directs the appropriate action arising (HFACS and Four Page Reports)
* Appraises improvement options and leads action/instigates as appropriate
* Leads periodic risk reviews and takes output forward to the Project Risk Register
* Monitors effectiveness of the H&S Management System
* Keeps up to date with changes in legislation and cascades information to the team
* Ensures that sufficient resources are allocated to the Works Section and that each has an appropriate level of ability
* Identifies and arranges training as required
* Sets targets and KPI's in line with Project objectives and monitors performance
* Ensures site audits are undertaken and takes appropriate action on the findings
* Appraises improvement options and leads/instigates actions as appropriate
* Implements systems and processes
* Involved in working groups focused on Improvement Areas
* Overall ownership of Handover Documentation for Section
* Sets targets and KPI's in line with key outputs and monitors performance, reporting Section Progress.
* Carry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme
* Manages sub-contractor performance based on KPI's
* Ensures production of operational target programmes to reflect overall construction programme
* Chairs weekly team meetings to review performance on site
* Sets targets and KPI's in line with budget forecast
* Chairs weekly cost meetings and identifies improvement areas and allocates appropriate actions to team members
* Prepares a cost plan and manages cost v value
* Involved in the procurement of subcontractors and advises on commercial aspects/preferred attendances
* Produces the risk schedule for section, reviews and updates

ABOUT YOU
* SMSTS
* PTS (preferable)
* TWC
* Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work.
* Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
* Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
* Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others.
* Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
* Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.
* Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.

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