Site Agent

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 15,000 homes a year. We have 30 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

**We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.**

**What is the role?**

Persimmon Direct are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to join their Direct Groundworks Team and report into the Contracts Manager.

The purpose of the role is to manage the internal direct infrastructure operating across South and West Wales groundworks sites according to company guidelines and goals ensuring, all aspects of the project are in conformity with timelines and adherence to quality standards.

**The role will include**:

- Manage a Groundworks site, to ensure the development is completed on time, to specification and safety regulations, while complying with company and quality standards
- Exceptional organisation, supervisory and motivational skills to enable to drive and inspire the teams to the highest standards
- Ensure all quality and safety inspections are within quality control standards and carried out in accordance with Group guidelines
- Maintaining accurate records for the development including but not limited to, Staff Inductions, Health, Safety and Environment, incident reports, quality control checklists
- Ensure materials are called off in a timely manner and checked and stored in accordance with Group guidelines
- Direct and supervise activity of the workforce, including all subcontractors, to ensure works are completed on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget
- Work cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company to ensure achievement of targets, for example prompt resolution of customer care issues and timely updates relating to plot progress
- Ensure compliance of the site workforce and all visitors with the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy to minimise incidents and accidents

**What we need from you?**
- A good understanding of all aspects of Groundworks is required with a civils backround
- A methodical and analytical thought process with strong communication skills enabling to report clearly on production process and quality
- Highly driven motivation skills and the ability to prioritise and multitask
- Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards
- Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
- Current Managers CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
- SMSTS Card (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- Full UK Driving Licence is required
- Qualified to minimum NVQ Level 4 of BTEC in Site Management

**What’s in it for you?**

The Salary & Benefits package
- Salary competitive (DOE)
- Company car or car allowance
- Contributory pension
- Life cover
- Healthcare
- Bonus

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of.

**Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB**

**No Agencies please** - Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction
- Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination._
- Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best._