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Site Agent

Randstad Construction and Property
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Durham, Durham DH14EQ, England

Salary

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Site Agent will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of highways projects, ensuring work is executed to high standards of quality and safety.
  • Candidates must have proven experience in a Site Agent role or equivalent within the highways sector, specifically managing projects under Section 278 Agreements.
  • The position requires extensive knowledge of highway construction, including earthworks and drainage, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK and should possess problem-solving skills to effectively address on-site challenges.

The Role:

As Site Agent, you will:

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day running of highways projects.
  • Ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency, adhering to all relevant specifications and drawings.
  • Manage and motivate site teams, including subcontractors and operatives.
  • Monitor progress against project schedules and budgets.
  • Manage materials and resources effectively.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Liaise effectively with clients, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders.
  • Resolve on-site issues and problems effectively.
  • Ensure that all work complies with the project specifications and drawings, including adherence to Section 278 Agreements.


What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Site Agent or equivalent role within the highways sector, with demonstrable experience in managing projects under Section 278 Agreements. This is an essential requirement.
  • Extensive experience in all aspects of highway construction, including earthworks, drainage, surfacing, and other related activities.
  • Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices within the highways sector.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and motivate site teams.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Proficiency in using relevant site management software and reporting systems.


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding highways projects.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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