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We are recruiting for a Site Agent to join us here at Octavius.
We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.
You'll be working on...
As a Site Agent within our Regional Civil Engineering business, you'll lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of highways and infrastructure projects across Bedford, Cambridge and the surrounding areas.
Working on behalf of local authority clients, you'll be responsible for delivering road improvement schemes, public realm enhancements, active travel projects, cycleways and other civil engineering works that improve the communities we serve. You'll take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
You'll lead site teams and supply chain partners, coordinate resources, manage programme performance and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. As a key member of the delivery team, you'll drive a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous improvement while ensuring projects achieve their commercial and operational objectives.
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We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.
About You... (what You Are Skilled At)
You're an experienced Site Agent, Senior Engineer or Site Manager with a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure delivery.
You enjoy taking ownership of projects, leading teams and finding practical solutions to challenges on site. You're skilled at balancing programme, quality, safety and commercial performance, while building strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
Most importantly, you're a collaborative leader who shares our values of Integrity, Caring, Openness, Progressive Thinking and Quality.
You'll Bring... (your Wealth Of Experience & Qualifications)
- Experience delivering highways, public realm or civil engineering projects from tender handover through to completion.
- Experience managing site teams, subcontractors and project resources.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial project management.
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations, health & safety legislation and quality management processes.
- Excellent planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining programme and budget performance.
- NVQ, HNC, HND or equivalent industry experience.
- SMSTS and CSCS Black Card (or equivalent).
- Temporary Works Supervisor or Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
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If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop your career and help deliver infrastructure that leaves a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.
Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.
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