Site Agent - Civil Engineer - Oxford

SITE AGENT - Permanent Opportunity
DIVISION - Civil Engineering
LOCATION - Oxford

Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)
Job Summary

As the GRAHAM business continues to grow and develop, we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Site Agent to work on a major civil engineering development in Oxford - the new flood alleviation scheme.

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


Job Description

The Site Agent shall:

• Undertake the management and mentoring of Site Engineers and Section Engineers
• Support the Project Manager in driving forward the construction phase of the project
• Liaise with the Project Manager to manage, control and allocate all project resources
• Support the Project Manager in planning the construction phase of the project
• Compile and review work package plans and other management plans
• Support the Project Manager to deliver project within programme and budget
• Work closely with the Planning department to obtain accurate and reliable programme data
• Monitor and report on contractual requirements
• Manage and monitor subcontractors and supplier relationships
• Communicate with commercial staff to ensure records are prepared in a timely fashion
• Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are being complied with
• Implementing and attending weekly and monthly site meetings
• Compile daily activity briefings and complete site diary as required
• Assist in Managing Quality & Environmental plans on site
• Ensure work is delivered in accordance with the specification

Assist with preparing project close-out report

Work to the Graham IMS

Take part in and promote a Safety Culture with the entire site team

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Site Agent and the range of duties to be undertaken.

It does not attempt to detail every activity.  Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Personal Specification
Technical Competencies
Essential

• Strong Work Ethic
• Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Technically Competent
• Excellent Knowledge of NEC
• HNC or higher in Civil Engineering

Desirable

• Experience working on Highway Schemes
• Experience managing one site or a section of a larger site as part of a wider team.
• Demonstrate strong planning skills
• CPCS Appointed Person for Lifting trained
• Temporary Works Coordinator trained
• Proficient in use of Autocad
  
  Health & Safety
  Essential

• Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Heath & Safety / CDM legislation
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
  

Behavioural Competencies

Essential
Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.

Problem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action.  Can use analytical skills to make decisions, with a strict attention to detail. 

Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes.  Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working.  Ability to work unsupervised.

Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company ob

jectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues.  Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Planning and Prioritising: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives and delegates accordingly. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches.

Adaptability: Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations.  Changes the overall plan, goal or project to fit the situation.

Results orientation: Able to focus on setting personal and team objectives.  Can evaluate progress and drive resources to attain objectives. 



Our Commitment
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
 
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:
 
• Email: hr-jgc.resourcing@graham.co.uk
• Phone: 07384 916355
 
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:
 
• Email: louise.hunter@graham.co.uk
• Phone: 07384 916355
 
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.
 
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
 
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information.  Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.