Site Agent - Tunneling

Description

Site Manager / Site Agent

Location: Dartford, Kent

Sector: Water / Civils / Tunnelling

Contract Type: Contract

Rate: GBP400 to GBP450 CIS.

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager / Site Agent to support the delivery of a technically challenging civil engineering project in the Dartford area.

The role will involve managing day-to-day site delivery across tunnelling and associated civils works, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, to programme and in line with project specifications.

The Role

You will take responsibility for coordinating site teams, subcontractors, plant, materials and construction activities across works including:

TBM drivesShaftsMicro-tunnellingAuger boringSheeted pitsAssociated civil engineering worksGroundwater and dewatering activitiesUnderground logistics and spoil removal You will work closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, taking ownership of site safety, quality, programme, documentation and daily coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily site operations and construction activities.Coordinate engineers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.Ensure works are delivered in accordance with the programme, specification and project requirements.Lead daily activity briefings and site coordination meetings.Review and manage RAMS, permits, Works Package Plans and temporary works requirements.Ensure lift plans and relevant permits are prepared and in place.Maintain accurate site diaries, tunnelling records, production records, photographs and ground-condition records.Monitor excavation and tunnelling performance and support the resolution of operational issues.Manage plant, materials, pumping, ventilation, spoil removal and underground logistics.Carry out regular quality checks and ensure works comply with ITPs and specifications.Produce and manage short-term programmes, including 4-week lookaheads.Monitor progress, risks, constraints and HSEQ performance.Support procurement and material call-offs.Maintain effective communication with the client, subcontractors and wider project team.Deputise for the Project Manager where required. Experience Required

We are looking for candidates with previous Site Manager, Site Agent or similar experience within heavy civil engineering.

Experience in one or more of the following would be particularly relevant:

TunnellingShaftsMicro-tunnellingAuger boringDeep drainageWater or wastewater infrastructureUnderground utilitiesMajor civil engineering projects Candidates should also have strong experience managing subcontractors, site safety, RAMS, permits, quality documentation and programme delivery.

Knowledge of NEC4 contracts, Microsoft Project and collaborative planning techniques would be advantageous.

The Candidate

You will need to be confident managing busy site operations and coordinating multiple work fronts while maintaining strong standards across health and safety, quality and programme delivery.

The role would suit an experienced Site Agent or Site Manager from a tunnelling, water, utilities or heavy civils background who is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day project delivery.

Interested?

Please apply with an up-to-date CV or get in touch to discuss the project in more detail.

Ad ID: 5419042727