Agent

Our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks division brings the built environment to life, keeping people and businesses connected. In this role, you will be responsible for the on-site delivery of civil construction works for a new substation being constructed by UKPN, ensuring the implementation of Health and Safety procedures and project delivery to the correct specifications.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Site Agent, you'll be working within the UKPN ED2 Alliance team, supporting them in delivering significant and potentially complex projects safely, on time, and within budget.

What does the day to day look like in this role?

Your day to day will include:

• Monitoring Health and Safety standards and ensuring compliance with SHEMS, completing weekly inspections, raising observations, and investigating incidents.


• Producing and reviewing RAMS for all site activities, ensuring they are implemented and amended when required, and completing inductions, RAMS briefings, and toolbox talks.


• Managing subcontractors and direct labour within a multi-trade environment, including procurement and oversight, and holding weekly progress meetings.


• Ensuring all statutory inspections are completed, undertaking duties of TWC and lifting Appointed Person, and maintaining the Construction Phase Plan.


• Developing and maintaining quality plans, implementing ITPs, record sheets, NCRs, and defects, and contributing to monthly client reporting and progress meetings.
  
  You have a sound knowledge of NEC3 Contracts, including Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events, and proven experience managing civil works contracts.


• You hold relevant qualifications such as CSCS/EUSR, SMSTS, CITB Temporary Works, CSCS Appointed Person, and IOSH/NEBOSH certification.


• You have excellent communication and leadership skills, the ability to monitor and report against programme and financial requirements, and a willingness to challenge standards to improve quality or value.
  
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