Site Agent / Project Manager

About The Company



My client is a Leading Civil Engineering Contractor.



They deliver specialist engineering services to the UK's transport network across highways, aviation, rail and adjacent markets. Their Vision is to be the leading provider of essential infrastructure services to the transport sector in the UK. The company is part of a wider group and has proven financial standing with cost effective control measures in place to ensure functional risk management and accurate and reliable financial reporting.



About the Role



The company are currently recruiting for the post of Site Agent / Project Manager to join their Aviation team based at Gatwick Airport.



The successful individual will be working in the 'Projects Team' which undertakes work schemes generally valued between £1m and £20m.



Typical projects would include;



Perimeter and Spine Road Improvement Schemes

Drainage Improvements

Taxiway Refurbishments

Aircraft Stands Replacements

Resurfacing Works

Water & Fire Main Improvement Works

RC Structures

Pit & Duct Improvement Works

Terminal Building Improvements

And much moreYou will be supporting the business to achieve the best utilisation of plant, systems, technology, time, and resources, to ensure highest standards are met through high quality-controlled documentation, processes, and procedures.



As a Site Agent / Project Manager in aviation, you will be:



Manage resilience related projects or tasks including effective supervision of staff, workforce and sub-contractors.

Effectively manage planning and programming, procurement and health and safety.

Produce project and task specific documentation including RAMS, permits, toolbox talks, briefings and other necessary health and safety documentation

Maintain accurate records including actions log, resource allocation, site diaries and progress monitoring.

In collaboration with other management team members establish, develop and implement plans to ensure effective deployment of staff and resources. Minimise risk and determine effective incident reporting plans.

Chair weekly forecast and resource meetings with Maintenance and Projects teams and produce a labour board to allocate resources against projects.

Support the training department and senior managers to ensure resources have the required skills and training

Perform Line Manager duties ensuring that the team is supported and provided with necessary tools and resources to achieve set goals at the organisational and individual level.

Support, coach, guide and mentor members of the team to ensure excellent results are achieved.

Provide support and advice in resilience to ensure that future operation, maintenance and training can be achieved for optimum service delivery and with minimum disruption.

Contribute to the improvement of the quality and delivery of the daily plan by accurately reporting task data and deviations to plan. Actively seek ways to improve efficiency and service.

Effectively communicate and liaise with, staff, workforce, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Implement the requirements of the Company Management System (CMS), as applicable to the business operations.

Keep up to date with current legislation and industry trends.Requirements



Located within travelling distance of Gatwick

Hybrid working possible, but likely to be site based for the majority of the time

Good technical knowledge.

Good communications skills

Experienced working under NEC contracts

Degree or HNC in civil engineering

10-years' experience in the Civil Engineering Sector (Ideally)

Civils infrastructure / Building experience

Work in MOD / Nuclear premises ()Even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, the company strongly encourage you to submit your application.



Benefits



Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Reward and benefits scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Matched pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus additional bank holidays and your birthday off

Clear career path & development support

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday

Hybrid Working

Company car or generous allowance