Area Agent

Contract to start 05-03-23 until 05-05-23 with a possible extension.

**RESPONSIBLE FOR**

Supervision of highway and construction works including operatives and subcontractors

**JOB PURPOSE**

To supervise the efficient and effective running of Operational Highway Maintenance activities, meeting all safety, environment and quality obligations.

**KEY TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITES**

Supervise and promote safe working methods.

Ensure all safety procedures carried out.

Ensure toolbox talks and safety audits are completed in accordance with company procedures.

Ensure site inductions are carried out to all site personnel including sub-contractors and Client staff.

Assist with the development of Health and Safety Plans (Construction Phase) where appropriate.

Ensure risk assessments are identified and put in place proper control measures and the appropriate methods for safe practice.

Ensure any incidents are reported and recorded within the correct process and timescales

Work with clients to agree programmes and accounts.

Order the efficient use of plant and materials on daily basis.

Carry out site supervision and ensure works completed on time and to specification.

Record site measurements and ensure valuations are generated within the agreed timetable.

Undertake site inspections prior to work starting.

Assess traffic management requirements and comply with all TMA noticing.

Collate cost information and enter into the electronic system on a daily basis.

Meet financial targets as set on individual schemes.

Maintain accurate records of site activities in the form of an Allocation sheets daily.

Ensure Daily Allocation sheets are accurately completed.

Manage daily plant check sheet.

Manage daily vehicle check sheet.

Check weekly plant returns and amend where necessary.

Produce and monitor works programmes.

Attend and participate in work team meetings

Ensure daily diary records are logged and kept

Ensure Appraisals of all operatives are carried out within the company prescribed timetable.

Actively foster a positive staff morale

Willingly carry out any reasonable task as requested by a member of management - Ensure Daily Briefings to all operatives and subcontractors are carried out.

**MEASURES OF SUCCESS**:
Safety performance measures in line with safety objectives.

Financial returns in line with targets.

Timely provision of information to enable deadlines to be met.

Accurate accounts leading to prompt payment

Minimal plant and vehicle damage costs.

No accidents or injuries.

**SERVICE STANDARDS**:
Promotion of company core values.

Hands on and active support for colleagues

Professional and tidy appearance

Courteous and prompt response to all stakeholders.

Ensuring agreed deadlines are met.

Efficient site working due to preparation and programming

Minimal wastage of materials

At all times being safety conscious.

Ensure all company and site rules are complied with.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:
Introduce new starters and Apprentices into site operations, clearly allocating supervision responsibilities and establishing working restrictions.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION - Site Agent**

Education

Essential :Good general education

Desirable: Graduate Engineer in Civil Engineering or possess a HNC in Civil Engineering or NVQ4

**Experience**

Essential: Minimum 5 years’ experience in highway construction as a ganger or equivalent or related activities.

Desirable: Good knowledge of NEC forms of Contract.

**Personal Skills/Qualities**

Essential: Good communication skills, Commitment to partnering, Commitment to high quality service, Awareness of all company operating and safety procedures

Good understanding of Quality Assurance, Working knowledge of The Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works,

Competent IT skills and computer literacy using

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Project

Financial Systems (Sage or similar)

Operational systems (Symology or similar) Enthusiastic, team player Flexible in terms of hours worked and attitude

Physical Attributes

Essential: Previous good attendance

RQ811903-02-23

**Salary**: £17.36 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Reference ID: RQ811903-02-23