Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd Looking for Site Agent at Sheffield, South Yorkshire Full Time

Tilbury Douglas Construction is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.  We are headquartered in the UK and have a workforce of circa 1,200 highly experienced colleagues.

It is our people that make Tilbury Douglas Construction a success.  We believe that our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst maintaining our resilience. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.

Job purpose

Managing projects within the Company’s Infrastructure Group either in the Civils or Water streams from contract award through to completion; reporting to either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of project and personal experience/ability.

To ensure the successful completion of projects for the Company by achieving acceptable financial outcomes, whilst maintaining and improving client relationships, and adherence to the quality/safety/environmental policies of the business.

Responsibilities

Resource allocation  and management of Site staff;

Reporting to the senior Manager on Department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against programme;

Ensure safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced;

Enforcement and monitoring of the Division’s Quality Assurance and Env systems;

Management of projects/contracts;

Motivation of staff;

Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects;

Staff recruitment;

Directly supervise Sub Agents, General Foreman;

Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers.

Requirements – Knowledge, skills & experience

Essential Civil Engineering/Building qualification;

Preferred BSc Degree in Civil Engineering;

Chartered status or approaching;

Evidence of relevant post graduation practical training e.g. attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management e.t.c.;

Has held a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor for at least 2 years (essential);

Possesses proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients e.g. LUL, HA, Water Companies, Petro/Chem.;

Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Site Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience;

Specialist knowledge/competences;

• CSCS card;
• SMSTS (5 day);
• First Aid at Work (4 day);
• National Water Hygiene card;
• Has held a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor for a sustained period. (essential) 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following; 

• Strong leadership and motivation skills;
• Must have good organisational skills and be able to communicate at all levels;
• Time management skills;
• Ability to delegate and manage tasks carried out by the site team;
• Good decision maker;
• Sound technical knowledge;
• Good team player;
• Knowledge of the construction process;
• Sound safety theoretical and practical knowledge/experience;
• Holds a UK driving licence;
• Commercially and contractually aware;
• Good people management skills;
• Awareness of quality and environmental practices within the business environment;
• Good communicator orally/written.

The salary for this role is competitive in addiiton to receiving a variety of company benefits