Site Agent (Berwick Bank)

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our team as a Site Agent starting at our Berwick Bank construction project at Innerwick, near Edinburgh. Reporting directly to the Project Manager and Senior Contract Manager, you will be working as part of a team to support the management and delivery of this project, with other nationwide projects in the future. You will be working within a successful organisation where self‑motivated and practical problem solvers will thrive. We will help you develop your knowledge and experience further, by providing plenty of exposure to a variety of matters in a supportive working environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensuring company procedures and systems on quality, health & safety and the environment are implemented and complied with on site.
• Preparing quality, environmental and H&S construction plans in a timely manner.
• Planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing the progress of contracts throughout the project’s lifespan and ensuring compliance with project’s budgets and programme.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and ensuring the accurate construction of the works in accordance with client requirements.
• Ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with company procedures and monitoring their performance including financial throughout the project.
• Preparing and submitting weekly reports on progress for review by the Project Manager or Senior Contract Manager for inclusion in the project’s financial CVRs and forecasts to completion.
• Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact, in sufficient time to ensure adequate provisions have been made within forecast accounts.
• Providing sufficient and accurate information to the Works Management and Foremen to ensure timely construction of the works.
• Liaising with the site manager and Foremen as to what engineering is needed onsite and holding daily engineering briefings with the onsite engineers.
• Actively resolve contractual issues with both clients and suppliers while also maintaining a good relationship.
• Mentoring and guidance for junior members of your team and operatives to fully develop their construction competencies.
• Ensuring timely submission of the necessary documentation for inclusion within the project health and safety file.

What we are looking for

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience of working as a Site Agent within the civil engineering construction industry preferably on large earthworks projects.
• Experience in Design & Build Contracts.
• Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts.
• Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and new client relationships.
• Experience of managing and mentoring engineers.
• Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills, including writing and presentation of reports, preparing business management documents, and presenting information in meetings with clients and other parties.
• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in both mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines supported by strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
• Full UK Driving Licence is also required.

Why Join Jones Bros?

• Discretionary Bonus (eligibility applies).
• Company vehicle.
• Company-contributed pension scheme (eligibility applies).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and training.