Construction Manager/Site Agent - London, United Kingdom - Urban Connect LTD

Description

Site Agent (Contract/Freelance - Ongoing) - West Ham, London

Our client is one of the largest privately-owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists with 40 years of experience working UK-wide and providing design, construction and maintenance services across the water, transport, built environment and energy sectors.

The main purpose Site Agent will be responsible for the management of the construction site to achieve the required project delivery to the customers' objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact, and cost control.

Initially working on the Manor Road NOS7 and NOS8 remediation packages for Thames Water, which involve the repair and remediation of 2no.

trunk sewer barrels across both rail and road spans.

Assisting in the development of innovative solutions through all stages of the project lifecycle and leading the team of sub agents and engineers to proactively seek opportunities and minimise risk.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to grow and develop their team of sub agents and engineers in order to deliver the package on site, including the development, procurement and delivery of multiple complex temporary works schemes.

In addition, you will effectively support and collaborate with the wider project team in the management of contracts with Thames Water, consultants and the supply chain including commercial, planning and project controls (reporting).

You will be responsible for the delivery of the project, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Project Manager, engineers, planners and quantity surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.

Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the Manor Road project
Deliver the work to the required quality without defects
Ensure production and implementation of the required project plans, RAMS, ITP and check mechanisms
Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised and that variations are notified and suitably quantified
Maintain the project construction programme, provide progress updates and produce short-term lookahead for day-to-day management of the site and resources
Assist in the production of procurement specialist subcontractor/consultant scopes and schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks
On a day-to-day basis, the successful candidate will be responsible for the developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with the Thames Water operations team
Attend meetings with the Client where necessary and lead on package planning, consents and permitting
To practically support the delivery of key corporate initiatives, such as events, and
This includes working with teams to generate content and support the management of logistics.
Populate and manage the cost plan for the project
Maximise project value
Similarly, where there are cost pressures and risks of increased costs, ensure these are communicated within the project team and the risk reduction process is carried out
Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports internally and for the Client
Adherence to Business Unit Objectives
Subcontractors and suppliers
The successful candidate will need considerable experience in the Civil and Water sectors as well as an appreciation of other aspects of engineering and is likely to meet all of the following criteria;

Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control including forecasting
Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent

CSCS
Is motivational and able to mentor junior members of the team
IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS
Temporary works Coordinator
Confined space training
Knowledge of Primavera P6 software
Please give Kyle Yarwood a call on for an initial, confidential chat. #