Site Agent in Bridgewater, United Kingdom
Site Agent
To lead and control a section of the works, predominantly the segment factory works, according to a specific discipline. Management of a team of Section Engineers & Site Engineers within same discipline.
DIMENSIONS
Organisational: Manages subcontractors and Engineering team
Financial: Section budget monitoring and ownership. Identifies changes to works information on drawings and wider commercial and contractual implications. Able to gather information for and produce contract required documentation to support commercial recovery.
INTERFACES
Internal: Sub Agents and Agents, Operations Team (all levels), Health and Safety Team, Commercial Team.
External: Subcontractors, periodic interface with Client and other stakeholders
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
Support the delivery of company Sustainability activities
Motivate team and manage performance; monitor the competency of team members
Health Safety & Environmental
Review Method Statements and Risk Assessments and makes improvements as appropriate
Carries out field audits and confirms the sufficiency of control documentation
Production and implementation of Permits to Work, specifically Confined Space Permits and Hot Works Permits
Strong understanding of temporary works and timescales for implementation into the works
Engineering Control
Guides & coaches subordinates in technical requirements and techniques of setting out
Guides and coaches subordinates in resolution of construction issues, drawing on experience and accepted industry best practice
Quality
Ownership of whole process of production, checking and submission of Handover Documentation (LTR)
Implements systems and processes to support construction of the works in accordance with the specification (eg Materials Approval, NCR, Handover Documentation)
Carries out trend analysis of the above and identifies improvement areas for non-conformance and business improvement
Carries out Independent Inspections of their own section and of others
Carries out Site Audits to check works and documentation compliance
Coaches less experienced staff
Liaise with designer to resolve technical issues
Productivity
Produces a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software
Tracks and monitors KPI compliance and recommends improvements to systems to maintain team production
Establishes monitors of production, translated to graphical form from the Programme to aid understanding of current status and identification of requirements for intervention
Cross references section programme to three weekly programme and ensures compatibility
Commercial
Maintains accurate diary, including dialogue with external organisations (subcontractors)
Produces a budget from the resourced programme and monitors / reviews weekly costs
Involved in the procurement of subcontractors
Manages sub-contractors
Understands cost and value
Drafts correspondence to sub-contractors, suppliers and Client
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE
The following qualities/experience are essential:
Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately. Suggests and implements improvements to systems
Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded
Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights
Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card. SSSTS or SMSTS qualified
Excellent team player, able to work competently and independently without continuous supervision
Strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills
Solution orientated approach to issue resolution
Excellent role model for development of team members and demonstrates required behaviours to align to project and team objectives
Health Safety & Environmental
Understands method statements and risk assessments, able to develop new and improved safe systems of work
Understands the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation and has good working knowledge of the process
Good working knowledge of current H&S Legislation
Engineering Control
Allocates correct resource levels and identifies additional requirements
Track record of solution orientated approach to issue resolution
Quality
Understands the Organisational Business Management Systems and processes
Strong understanding of requirements for handover, including certification
Productivity
Able to produce a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software
Able to measure and track KPIs for enhanced productivity
Strong knowledge and management of construction process in one or more of the following areas: Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, Roadworks
Commercial
Awareness of procurement practice
Experienced at producing detailed records and correspondence for commercial recovery
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
Teamwork & Collaboration: 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.