Site Agent

Rail / Civil engineering

Location - Pontyclun

(Wales)

An exciting opportunity for experienced Site Agent (s) to join our team in the Wales region working on a portfolio of rail and civil engineering projects including both framework / contract agreements and tendered Capital Delivery projects.

Business Unit

A busy and fast paced business unit involved in a range of civil engineering works in a variety of sectors to include rail (bridges, embankments, stations, platforms, tunnels etc.), Environment Agency, Local Authority etc. The business unit are involved in multi-disciplinary civils projects across the Wales region, whether one off tendered projects or projects within our long term framework / contract agreements with key clients.

Existing contracts include CP6 infrastructure projects, minor works and Environment Agency frameworks with works typically including bridge re-construction/replacement, upgrades and refurbishments, station work (platforms, access for all etc.), structures including bridges, tunnels and footbridges.

The Role

As Site Agent you will report to a Project Manager and will be directly responsible for the daily management of various rail and civil engineering projects within our portfolio work in the region. Day to day responsibilities would include:
Ensuring that the contract is executed in accordance with the requirements of: All applicable legislation

The Terms and Conditions of the Contract

The Contract Health and Safety Plan

The Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets

The Contract Quality / Environmental Plan

Delivery of the contract within programme and budget.

Liaison with site staff and managing surveyor to ensure tender allowances are not exceeded.

The continuous monitoring of contract progress to ensure contract objectives are being met.

Ensuring that in conjunction with the site team changes to the contract are identified, agreed and effectively managed.

The provision of formal reports on contract progress to the Contracts Manager.

**Requirements**:
To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a Site Agent (or at least Sub Agent level with demonstrable experience to make the step up) in a rail and civil engineering environment (bridges, structures, stations etc).

Degree / HNC or HND in civil engineering

PTS / SMSTS

Experience as a Site Agent in a rail contracting environment.

Experience in rail working on civils associated projects

In return

Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

Up to 3 volunteer days

Company contributory Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards

Generous Employee referral scheme

Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.

Consistent learning opportunities

A safe place to work

Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding