Site Agent - Civils

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Civil Engineering and Building Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer - Site Agent to join the team.

The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in managing one site or a section of a larger site as part of a wider team, including safety, health, environmental, quality, programme, resource, commercial and contractual aspects. The successful candidate may have to travel throughout the UK.

• Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Health and Safety/CDM legislation, including those of other parties and ensure compliance
• Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with McLaughlin and Harvey SHEQ policies and procedures
• Ensure that the project programme is available and communicated to the supply chain prior to work commencing
• Manage the work in line with the programme, monitor progress and update the programme accordingly, including elements of design and procurement
• Chair subcontractor progress meetings, prepare minutes and circulate
• Produce weekly / monthly progress reports as appropriate
• Communicate programme risks to the management team and maintain records for contractual correspondence
• Plan and manage site resources to ensure there is a safe working environment and to achieve the programme
• Ensure accurate daily records including site diary are maintained and communicated for labour, material and plant, including subcontractors
• Communicate McLaughlin and Harvey policies and procedures to subcontractors and ensure these are being observed
• Produce, implement and maintain the site logistics plan detailing access, egress, transit routes, plant location, storage, waste disposal etc
• Manage the subcontract package in line with the subcontract order documents, including the pre-let meeting minutes and attendances
• Ensure the management team are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications
  
  

Essential Criteria:

• Strong work ethic
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Willing to work and travel throughout the UK
  
  

Previous experience in a similar role.

The successful candidate must be willing to work throughout the UK.