Senior Agent

Description

ob Title: Site Agent - Major Highways & Structures Infrastructure Project

Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk

Contract Type: Contract - 6 Months

Rate: 450- 530 per day (PAYE/Umbrella) - dependent on engineering degree/background

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Agent to join a major highways and structures infrastructure scheme near King's Lynn, connecting new housing developments to the strategic road network. The project involves new carriageway construction, active travel routes, roundabouts, structures works, and improvements to national highway assets - a high-profile, technically varied scheme spanning design, early contractor involvement, and full construction delivery.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will support early contractor involvement (ECI) activities before leading construction operations for a specific discipline (Structures or Highways), ensuring works are delivered safely, to the required quality, on time and within budget, in full compliance with design, planning, and stakeholder requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Put safety above all else and lead by examplePromote a Right First-Time approach to quality and avoid reworkManage on-site survey works and support ECI activities including buildability input and cost forecastingDevelop buildable solutions with the design team and suppliersProvide construction leadership and manage all aspects of construction for your disciplineManage a team of engineering staff and collaborate with the wider project teamSupport the Construction Manager in all construction matters, including handoverProvide planning and procurement support, including subcontract activitiesReview contractual agreements, working methods, programme and forecast costs with the Estimator, General Foreman and Subcontractors/SuppliersPrepare and review programmes and forecast budgets, taking corrective action where requiredManage subcontractor accounts and be fully conversant with subcontract conditionsEnsure resources are requisitioned/approved in a timely manner to protect programmeEnsure non-conformances and client/designer/NEC Supervisor instructions are communicated to QA and commercial teamsMaintain comprehensive site records, daily diaries, and documentation of variations and discussionsEnsure ITPs, risk assessments and method statements are reviewed, approved and adhered toAct as or manage Lifting AP and Temporary Works Co-ordinatorEssential Skills & Experience

7+ years' experience in construction delivery, ideally with 3+ years in a management position (e.g. Agent/Sub-Agent)Knowledge and experience of relevant industry standards and proceduresExperience working within a Principal Contractor environmentKnowledge and experience of Temporary Works proceduresBehavioural Management trainingUnderstanding of engineering principlesKnowledge of forms of contract through experience and/or formal trainingExtensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practicesComputer competent (MS Word, Excel, document control systems)Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or allied subject), or equivalent vocational training/experienceRelevant CSCS cardSMSTS or equivalent H&S qualificationDesirable

Experience of handover processesHighway (Strategic Road Network) construction experience, including traffic management planning and deliveryExperience of earthworks and stabilised pavement constructionTemporary Works Co-ordinator and/or Lifting AP qualificationProfessionally qualified or working towards professional qualificationWhat's on Offer

450- 530 per day, PAYE/Umbrella (rate dependent on relevant engineering qualifications/degree background)6-month contract on a major, high-profile infrastructure schemeBroad scope of work spanning ECI, structures, and highways constructionTo apply, please submit your CV.

Ad ID: 5418877957