Site AgentRail & Civil Engineering Location – Cumbernauld, ScotlandAn outstanding opportunity for an experienced rail and civil engineering Site Agent looking to hone their skills and experience in a rail and civil engineering project environment.
As Site Agent you will responsible for overseeing railway station platform and bridge projects throughout Central Scotland.Business UnitA busy and fast paced project and maintenance environment involving in a range of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects, working for a varied range of clients including Local Authorities, Network Rail and Environmental.Projects can typically include civil engineering works and infrastructure projects such as:Highways & Roads, underbridges, overbridges and footbridges, tunnels, flood alleviation & repairs, earthworks & embankments and rail platforms and station infrastructure etc.We currently have a number of live infrastructure projects and long term renewals and maintenance frameworks underway including Civils Asset Management (CAM), Renewals Enhancement Framework (REF) and a Slabtrack framework.The RoleAs Site Agent you will be directly responsible for the daily management of various railway station platform and bridge projects within our portfolio of work in the region/central Scotland.
Day to day responsibilities would include:• Ensuring that the contract is executed in accordance with the requirements of:o All applicable legislationo The Terms and Conditions of the Contracto The Contract Health and Safety Plano The Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheetso The Contract Quality / Environmental Plan• Delivery of the contract within programme and budget.• Liaison with site staff and managing surveyor to ensure tender allowances are not exceeded.• The continuous monitoring of contract progress to ensure contract objectives are being met.• Ensuring that in conjunction with the site team changes to the contract are identified, agreed and effectively managed.• The provision of formal reports on contract progress to the Contracts Manager.RequirementsTo excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a Site Agent in a rail and civil engineering environment.• SMSTS• Degree / HNC or HND in civil engineering (or equivalent compensating experience in a technical engineering role)• Experience as a Site Agent or minimum Sub Agent level in a rail/civil engineering contracting environment• Experience in a similar role working on multi-disciplinary rail/civils infrastructure projectsIn returnCompetitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experienceCompany Car or Car Allowance25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)Up to 3 volunteer daysCompany contributory Pension schemeLife InsuranceWestfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield RewardsGenerous Employee referral schemeSupport and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.Consistent learning opportunitiesA safe place to workEmployee forum's that provide a platform for having your voice heard