Carmichael are seeking a Site Agent with experience working within the water sector, based in Stoke on Trent.
The Role
The Site Agent will be responsible for managing the construction site to achieve the required project delivery in line with customers’ objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact, and cost control. You will be responsible for delivering various projects to the specified quality, within the required programme, and with maximum commercial performance.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager, engineers, and quantity surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
Site Management
- Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects in the Civils and Water sectors
- Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects
- When required, lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foremen to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality.
- Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, and ITP as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company procedures
- Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised
- Produce and manage the project construction programme as well as produce a 2-week look‑ahead.
- Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks
Client interface
- Undertake an ambassadorial role representing the business to customers, the public and official bodies
- Deliver product to customer requirements and satisfaction
Cost control
- Populate and manage cost plan for the project
- Maximise project value
- Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
- Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
- Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities
Reporting
- Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports internally and for the Client
- Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures
Site Agent - Water in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Carmichael UK
Carmichael UK is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment on the prestigious HS2 project in Wendover. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative culture, we provide opportunities for growth and advancement in civil engineering. Our commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional journey.
