THE CANDIDATE: REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Full clean driver’s license essential.
• A qualification in engineering or equivalent is desirable.
• Civils, drainage, or utilities (water & electricity) experience.
• Previous experience and the ability to read designs.
• Commercially aware of projects costs.
• Experience with site activities and multiple teams.
• Good knowledge of HSQE requirements.
• Good knowledge of ground support systems.
• Computer literate.
• Confident, motivated and can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Time management abilities to meet targets.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Integrity and respect for confidentiality and privacy.

THE ROLE.

GMC are currently looking for an experienced Site Agent to join our team.
The successful Site Agent will be supporting the delivery of projects across all aspects of the business from a construction point of view. The Site Agent will be responsible for delivering projects in accordance with pre-agreed timelines and budget frameworks. A strong ethos on health and safety, compliance, reporting, and documentation are essential qualities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Responsible for running numerous projects within urban and rural environments.
• Liaising and corresponding with Clients and Client Representatives to enable the successful delivery of projects and building of relationships.
• Reviewing drawings with a high level of detail.
• Amending designs in line with feedback received.
• Create an environment of leadership within the project site team.
• Liaising with Contracts Manager and Site Agents to manage work and site resource requirements.
• Ensuring customers’ expectations are fulfilled whilst building confidence and trust.
• Interrogating & continuously improving project processes.
• Apply new technology in an innovative way to create new services and streamline delivery processes.
• Mentor designers and identify training needs for junior site team.
• Monitor progress of site work, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Planning and overseeing the delivery of materials and manage any discrepancies where appropriate.
• Ensuring that all work complies with client requirements and safety legislation alongside other legal requirements.
• Responsible for overseeing the traffic management as well as health and safety on-site and ensuring all safety checks are carried out.
• Liaise with Local Authorities with the inspection of footway conditions prior and post installation works.
• Liaise with the workflow department regarding the programming and scheduling of work.
• Provide Clients with a status report and act as first point of contact for members of the public and sub-contractors.
• Professionally handle complaints received from customers regarding carried out work.
• Collaborate with clients to enable them to maximise the value of their infrastructure.
• Quality control of works.
• Manage required administrative tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Ad hoc tasks as required.