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Location: Yeovil, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Duration: 6-month contract, with extension and involvement in other civil projects
Company Overview: We're working witha leading construction firm specializing in major infrastructure projects across the UK. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we are proud to be at the forefront of shaping the nation's infrastructure landscape. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Site Agent to join our team for a significant highways project based in Yeovil, with an earthworks package valued at 11 million.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the successful delivery of the earthworks package on a major highways project, ensuring adherence to project specifications, budgets, and timelines.
- Coordinate and manage on-site activities, including subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel, to ensure efficient and safe execution of works.
- Implement and maintain robust health, safety, and environmental procedures in accordance with company standards and statutory regulations.
- Liaise with project stakeholders, including client representatives and engineering teams, to provide regular updates on project progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Utilize NEC contract management principles to effectively administer the contract and resolve any contractual matters that may arise.
- Proven experience as a Site Agent or similar role, ideally within the highways or civil engineering sector.
- Extensive experience in earthworks construction, including excavation, embankment construction, and soil stabilization techniques.
- Strong understanding of NEC contract management principles and previous experience working with NEC contracts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong leadership capabilities, with a track record of successfully managing site teams and subcontractors to deliver projects to the highest standards.
- Relevant qualifications in civil engineering or construction management are highly desirable.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project with a leading construction firm.
- Potential for contract extension and involvement in other civil projects within the company.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for career development and progression.
