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Site Agent

On-site in Manchester·Added 20 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Costain

231 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Manchester

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Requirements

Essential

  • HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • SMSTS qualification
  • CSCS card 

    Full UK Driving Licence

The role

Due to project growth, the position of Site Agent has become available to join our successful team on the United Utilities MSP Framework

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading the site team, driving a positive SHEQ culture and promoting Framework and Group improvement initiatives
  • Identifying site delivery resource requirements, liaising with the Project Manager on resource and support requirements in a timely manner
  • Reporting responsibility for key project metrics including SHEQ, Time and Cost
  • Striving to identify and then deliver efficiencies
  • Identify blockers/issues and ensure that a solution is developed to resolve, and immediately escalate where out of your area of control or influence
  • 100% SHEQ compliance with the Framework HASEMP, and compliance with the Framework Management plan
  • Work in close collaboration with colleague's, teams and clients forming supportive and positive, open relationships
  • Achieving efficient handover of projects on completion
  • Stakeholder management both internal and external
  • Management of United Utilities customers impacted by the project
  • Contributing to the monthly forecasting of cost and programme for all projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA (preferably in the water sector, but not essential)
  • Strong track record of delivery of project programmes
  • Knowledge and understanding of Constructability and Temporary Works
  • Knowledge and understanding of construction forms of contract through experience and formal training
  • Computer competence (MS Word

Essential

  • HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • SMSTS qualification
  • CSCS card

    Full UK Driving Licence

About Costain

Industry
Construction & Engineering
Founded
1865
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
London, UK
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