Site Agent in Belfast

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Civil Engineering and Building Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland. We are seeking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer - Site Agent to join the team.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in managing one site or a section of a larger site as part of a wider team, including safety, health, environmental, quality, programme, resource, commercial and contractual aspects.
• The successful candidate may have to travel throughout the UK.
• Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Health and Safety/CDM legislation, including those of other parties and ensure compliance.
• Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with McLaughlin and Harvey SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the project programme is available and communicated to the supply chain prior to work commencing.
• Manage the work in line with the programme, monitor progress and update the programme accordingly, including elements of design and procurement.
• Chair subcontractor progress meetings, prepare minutes and circulate.
• Produce weekly / monthly progress reports as appropriate.
• Communicate programme risks to the management team and maintain records for contractual correspondence.
• Plan and manage site resources to ensure there is a safe working environment and to achieve the programme.
• Ensure accurate daily records including site diary are maintained and communicated for labour, material and plant, including subcontractors.
• Communicate McLaughlin and Harvey policies and procedures to subcontractors and ensure these are being observed.
• Produce, implement and maintain the site logistics plan detailing access, egress, transit routes, plant location, storage, waste disposal etc.
• Manage the subcontract package in line with the subcontract order documents, including the pre-let meeting minutes and attendances.
• Ensure the management team are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

• BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Willing to work and travel throughout the UK.

What’s in it for you?

At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

• Competitive salary.
• 33 days annual leave entitlement.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Life Assurance.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button.

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.