NexVentur is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join our clients' team, a tier 1 Civil Engineering and Utilities contractor in the West of Ireland.
The successful Site Agent will be supporting the delivery of projects across all aspects of the business from a construction point of view.
The Site Agent will be responsible for delivering projects in accordance with pre-agreed timelines and budget frameworks. A strong ethos on health and safety, compliance, reporting, and documentation are essential qualities.
Role & Responsibilities
* Responsible for running numerous projects within urban and rural environments.
* Liaising and corresponding with Clients and Client Representatives to enable the successful delivery of projects and building of relationships.
* Reviewing drawings with a high level of detail.
* Amending designs in line with feedback received.
* Create an environment of leadership within the project site team.
* Liaising with Contracts Manager and Site Agents to manage work and site resource requirements.
* Ensuring customers' expectations are fulfilled whilst building confidence and trust.
* Interrogating & continuously improving project processes.
* Apply new technology in an innovative way to create new services and streamline delivery processes.
* Mentor designers and identify training needs for junior site team.
* Monitor progress of site work, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
* Planning and overseeing the delivery of materials and manage any discrepancies where appropriate.
* Ensuring that all work complies with client requirements and safety legislation alongside other legal requirements.
* Responsible for overseeing the traffic management as well as health and safety on-site and ensuring all safety checks are carried out.
* Liaise with Local Authorities with the inspection of footway conditions prior and post installation works.
* Liaise with the workflow department regarding the programming and scheduling of work.
* Provide Clients with a status report and act as first point of contact for members of the public and sub-contractors.
* Professionally handle complaints received from customers regarding carried out work.
* Collaborate with clients to enable them to maximise the value of their infrastructure.
* Quality control of works.
* Manage required administrative tasks efficiently and effectively.
* Ad hoc tasks as required.
Skills & Experience
* A qualification in engineering or equivalent is desirable.
* Civils, drainage, or utilities (water & electricity) experience.
* Previous experience and the ability to read designs.
* Commercially aware of projects costs.
* Experience with site activities and multiple teams.
* Good knowledge of HSQE requirements.
* Good knowledge of ground support systems.
* Full clean driver's license essential.
* Computer literate.
* Confident, motivated and can work independently as well as part of a team.
* Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
* Time management abilities to meet targets.
* Good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
* Integrity and respect for confidentiality and privacy.
Pay and package
* Competitive salary, based on experience
* Company vehicle and fuel card
* Pension contribution
* Phone & Laptop
* Career development opportunities
What's next
If you are interested in this role, please liaise with Jimmy, and email a CV to