Site Agent

4 days ago

Exeter EX QD, United Kingdom Tilbury Douglas Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Site Agent to join our team to deliver our Southwest Water Framework projects.

You will be managing projects within the Infrastructure Business Unit in the Water streams from contract award through to completion – achieving acceptable financial outcomes whilst adhering to the quality, safety and environmental policies. You will report to either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of project and personal experience/ability.

What you will be doing

  • Resource allocation and management of Site staff.
  • Reporting to the senior Manager on Department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against programme.
  • Ensuring safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced.
  • Enforcement and monitoring of the Division's Quality Assurance and Environmental systems.
  • Management of projects/contracts.
  • Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects.
  • Line management/supervision for Sub Agents & General Foreman.
  • Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers.

What we will need from you

  • Essential: Civil Engineering/Construction management degree
  • Desirable: Chartered status or approaching.
  • Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training e.g., attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management etc.
  • Possesses proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients e.g., LUL, HA, Water Companies, Petro/Chem.
  • Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Site Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience.
  • Site qualifications: CSCS card, SMSTS (5 day), First Aid at Work (4 day), National Water Hygiene card

What we can offer you

  • Competitive salary
  • Car allowance
  • 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
  • Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
  • Life Assurance
  • Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
  • 2 days volunteering opportunities
  • Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional membership fees
  • Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application, We have now achieved our IiD status and it is valid until 2025.

We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

We look forward to receiving your application

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