Site Agent

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced Site Agent looking to join Wales leading Construction company?

Founded in 1968 Griffiths are a sustainable contractor that helps connect communities through delivering Road, Rail, Water, and Utilities projects. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality projects in a healthy, safe, and sustainable manner to improve people’s everyday lives.

We are currently looking to recruit a Site Agent who would join our team in the South East Wales region initially working on a Flood Defence scheme. After completion you will be redeployed to other projects in the region.

We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

Based in South East Wales, the Site Agent shall manage, supervise and mentor Sub-Agents, Engineers and Works Manager to ensure high levels of engineering control, efficient productivity and appropriate records. They will also:

• Ensure the delivery of their Projects on time, to budget and to the standard of quality required
• Comply and implement the companies Integrated Management System procedures and guidance and promote its implementation with the Project Team
• Develop a proactive working relationship with Clients, Consultants and all Company personnel
• Familiarise themselves with all Contract Documentation and Drawings including Company Management Plans to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the Project
• Implement and address items requested by the Project Manager, and review the Contract Programme for their Section and inform of an improvements or concerns in weekly team meetings.
• Promote and lead the site safety culture, ensuring that all works are carried out in a planned, controlled and safe manner, in accordance with statutory regulations, current standards, and the Company SHEQ standards

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Site Agent who possesses the following skills/experience:

• Strong personal and organisational skills
• Good Leader and encourages others
• Strong communication and IT skills
• To be self-motivated and be able to prioritise and manage workload
• To be responsive to the needs of internal and external customers and colleagues
• High level of Commercial acumen
• Understand change and know how to control it
• A working knowledge of NEC contracts and other common forms

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Preferably a further education qualification e.g. Degree or HND/HNC (ideally relatable to Civil Engineering)
• CSCS qualification
• SMSTS (desirable)
• First Aid at work (desirable)
• Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable)
• Confined space (desirable)
• Experience/Qualification in the use of programming software e.g. ASTA/P6/Microsoft Project (desirable)

Why Us

As well as the role of Site Agent we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

• Company Car/Allowance
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities 

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Griffiths is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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