Site Agent

Site AgentGalldris GroupLocation: Balsall Common, CoventryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Agent to join our team in Balsall Common, Coventry. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering background with previous experience with RC works, bridges and RMD formwork. Working in high profile, Tier 1 environment with attention to health, safety, environment and quality. Able to work under own initiative. Can-do attitude. Good communicator. Assertive Team Leader. Able to work under pressure. Ability to build collaborative relationships.The Site Agent will be responsible for managing a team constructing a package of new reinforced concrete bridges, including responsibility for health, safety, environment and quality in accordance with Galldris Management system and contract requirements.Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:Health, Safety and EnvironmentStrong, visible, proactive leadership with regards to health, safety, environment and quality standardsContribute to the achievement of Galldris safety targets and zero tolerance of unsafe working practices and occurrencesTo establish and implement site systems and controls consistent with Galldris company standards and project requirementsTo ensure the production and communication of risk assessment and methods statements to the site supervisionSupport and endorse Galldris Behavioural Safety programme and the use of hazard and good practice observation reporting (or Customer led initiatives similar to above where required)Support staff and frontline workers’ health and wellbeingProgramme and ProductionContributing to the value engineering and buildability of the projectAgreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planner and other appropriate production personnelEnsuring that resource requirements, production outputs, overhead targets etc, are established, monitored and controlledCarry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme and ensure production of operational target programmes to reflect the overall contract programmeLead on short term planning and dissemination of short-term programmes to the site team and supply chainOperational ExcellenceLeadership and management of a teamOrganisation of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works where necessaryTo secure materials and plant necessary to meet specifications and planned programme of workManage wastage and allowances of materialsEnsure that RAMS, ITPs, MARs are signed off before any work commencesEnsure all testing regimes are in place and work inspection requests and check sheets are implemented and adhered toManage all permitting and approvalsIdentify temporary works requirements and produce or manage the production of detailed and accurate temporary works designs and safe implementationEnsure project quality standards and handover requirements are metEnsure non-conformance reports are produced, investigated and closed out in timely mannerExperience/Knowledge:Considerable experience in Civil Engineering, with strong technical knowledgeDemonstrable experience with the construction of reinforced concrete structuresKnowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM RegulationsGood knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering / specification for highway worksExperience of managing a small team using own initiativeGood organisational skillsAbility to produce RAMS, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of workKnowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental systemsQualifications:Degree/HNC/HND in civil engineering or similarMember of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent desirableIOSH Managing SafelySMSTSCSCS CardHS2 inducted already desirableTemporary Works Supervisor / Coordinator desirableFirst Aider desirableFire Marshall desirableFit for work medical (or safety critical medical) desirableInterested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. We look forward to hearing from you.Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.Please note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.