Civils Site Agent

Pinnacle’s client has an excellent opportunity for Civils Site Agents. They’re a specialist Civil Engineering company who cover a variety major Highways and Infrastructure projects in the North East of England. Aim of role:- Control all day-to-day activities on schemes within the General Civils Sector. Experience and Qualifications: • Appropriate civils qualification HNC/HND/ Degree - Minimum 10 years’ experience • Good IT skills • CSCS card – minimum gold standard • 5-day SMSTS • Experienced in delivery of civil engineering schemes - value £100k - £5million • First aid at work certificate desirable • UK driving licence, clean or low on points Health, Safety & Environmental: • Carry out inductions and TBT briefings • Develops RAMS including review and approval of sub-contractor RAMS • Leader by example on Health Safety and Environmental (will not take risks) • Has a good understanding of industry H&S and Env best practices • Produces site construction phase plans • Can fulfil role of temporary works co-ordinator and fulfil requirements of procedure Technical: • Has a good all-round knowledge of basic engineering principles • Can mentor and develop engineers and set example • Good at problem solving, troubleshooting and innovation • Can think outside the box analysing project benefits (cost/programme) • Can manage information flow and identify and produce technical queries Programme and Progress: • Can assist project planner with project programme and monthly updates • Has a basic understanding of planning software • Has a basic understanding of contract requirements (NEC Cl31,32 and Cl 60s) • Can fully develop the weekly programme independently • Monitors progress and plans key programme deliverables, i.e, procurement schedule Personal Skills: • Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner • Is open and honest • Friendly and approachable • Encourages and supports other colleagues • Has a ‘can do / will do’ attitude • Good communication skills, keeps colleagues/peers informed • Remains focused and can work well under pressure to meet deadlines • Is open to new ideas and listens to others point of view • Can adapt their communication style to suit colleagues/client and customer • Can consistently make decisions in line with position and level of authority • Can take feedback on own performance and takes steps to improve this Commercial: • Has experience and understanding of monthly commercial reporting • Has basic training in various forms of contract (NEC/JCT) • Can develop and produce procurement schedules • Can maintain accurate records of measurement for direct works and subcontract works to support the commercial team • Can support commercial team in production of variations and quotations • Has experience in the review/appraisal processes and management of sub-contractors • Can identify risks and opportunities and communicates this in monthly reports to management