Site Agent

We have fantastic opportunities for Site Agents to join our growing team in Yorkshire. These roles play a vital part in the overall success of our busy frameworks with the Environment Agency and Coal Authority and you will be joining a growing team with a great reputation in the UK Construction industry.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide ideas and suggestions to the design team during the development of detailed designs to make our projects easier, safer, more cost effective and more sustainable to build. You will manage day to day site operations to ensure construction is conducted in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule and in accordance with the appropriate standards, specifications and regulatory requirements as well as carrying out regular inspections to monitor performance and ensure health & safety compliance throughout the construction process.

Further responsibilities will include:

• Maintain site diary
• Manage labour, plant and materials on site
• Manage subcontractors and direct labour
• Conduct review meetings and report regularly on all construction activities including budget, scheduling, personnel and other resource requirements
• Assist the estimating team in the preparation of the project estimate or cost plans
• Contribute to work planning, and briefing project teams, contractors and suppliers

This is a great opportunity for someone that is enthusiastic and has a 'can do' attitude that can get the work done.

Candidate Specification

We are looking for an experience site manager with experience of working within a design and build environment, has strong managerial skills and leads by example.

You will be required to have the following skills and experience:

• Civil Engineering background, preferably in flood and coastal risk management contexts
• Thorough understanding of safety, environmental and quality management processes
• Thorough understanding of commercial, contractual and procurement processes
• NEC / JCT awareness
• Good knowledge of temporary works
• SMSTS / CSCS
• Appointed Person (LOLER)
• Good IT Skills
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to work closely with clients
• Full clean UK driving licence

Salary range is competitive and commensurate with experience

Job Profile

About JN Bentley

JN Bentley – part of the global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald – is a leading civil engineering and construction company, delivering design-and-build projects with clients in the water sector and beyond, across the UK.

We directly employ over 1,300 people across 9 office locations and hundreds of construction sites nationwide. We have a turnover in excess of £300 million, delivered by our water utilities design and build business Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB), our environmental design and build business Jeremy Benn Associates-Bentley (JBA-B) and directly by JN Bentley.

At JN Bentley we believe that when we care about what we do, we do it better. Because we care about our people - keeping them safe, making sure they are happy, enjoy coming to work and feel valued - we are committed to creating a fun workplace, where people have a voice, are safe, reach their potential and prosper, and where the rewards are shared.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

JN Bentley Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We promote an open and transparent culture and a workplace where everyone feels included and is treated fairly and with respect.

Agile working
We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business. This role will be site based

Job category (multi-select)

Civil, Site, Utility, Water

Work Pattern

Full-Time

Recruiter Contact

Sam.Ash@jnbentley.co.uk