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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Agent to join an exciting major nuclear construction project in Leiston, Suffolk.Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.You will need to come from a Civil Engineering background with previous experience in earthworks, drainage, communication ducts and pavement construction, preferably within a highways environment.Working in a high profile, Tier 1 environment with attention to health, safety, environment and quality.The Site Agentwill beresponsible for managing a varied team constructing a variety of general civil engineering work packages, including responsibility for health, safety, environment and quality.Duties include:Programme and ProductionContributing to the value engineering and buildability of the project Agreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planner and other appropriate production personnelEnsuring that resource requirements, production outputs, overhead targets etc, are established, monitored and controlledCarry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme and ensure production of operational target programmes to reflect the overall contract programmeLead on short term planning and dissemination of short-term programmes to the site team and supply chainOperational ExcellenceLeadership and management of a teamOrganisation of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works where necessaryTo secure materials and plant necessary to meet specifications and planned programme of work. Manage wastage and allowances of materialsEnsure that RAMS, ITPs, MARs are signed off before any work commences. Ensure all testing regimes are in place and work inspection requests and check sheets are implemented and adhered toManage all permitting and approvalsIdentify temporary works requirements and produce or manage the production of detailed and accurate temporary works designs and safe implementationEnsure project quality standards and handover requirements are met. Ensure non-conformance reports are produced, investigated and closed out in timely mannerExperience/Knowledge:Considerable experience in Civil Engineering, with strong technical knowledge. Demonstrable experience with the construction of all elements of highways worksKnowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM RegulationsGood knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering / specification for highway worksAbility to produce RAMS, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work. Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental systemsExperience of managing a small team using own initiative. Good organisational skillsQualifications:Degree/HNC/HND in civil engineering or similarMember of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent desirableIOSH Managing SafelySMSTS and CSCS CardTemporary Works Supervisor / Coordinator desirableFirst Aider, Fire Marshall desirableFit for work medical (or safety critical medical) desirableExcellent benefits package, to include:5k car allowanceDiscretionary bonus schemeLife assuranceProfessional membership feeOpt-in private medical insurance (taxable)25 days holiday plus bank hols (with opportunity to earn more through length of service)Pension 4% & 5%Free parking at all offices/sitesFull PPE supplied