Location: Southampton
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
As the Site Agent, you will be responsible for:
Managing and overseeing daily operations on the site as per the contract drawings and ensuring regular checks are carried out
Reviewing plans, drawings, and quantities for accuracy
Ensuring that quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with the Client specification
Providing leadership and addressing any technical challenges that arise on site
Coordinating and conducting pre-start site surveys
Guaranteeing a timely handover of works and quality records without outstanding defects, in close collaboration with the Project Manager and installation teams
Maintaining and enforcing a high standard of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance on site
Performing site calibration checks
Leading in resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise on site
To be successful in this position you must:
Have previous experience managing heavy civils Projects - Cofferdam, Backfill, Clean Water pipework installation
SSSTS, CSCS, Blue EUSR card (water hygiene card)
Have a proven track record of overseeing and leading civil engineering projects
Possess a deep understanding of construction methods, Health & Safety, and legal regulations
Hold a valid CSCS card
Be flexible with the ability to travel nationwide
Exhibit excellent communication skills with the capability to liaise effectively with the site-based team and Clients
Have the skill to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Demonstrate proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Company Background
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.
LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.
Disability Confident Committed
We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.
Joseph Gallagher is one of the UK's leading Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractors that has significantly grown over the past 40 years into an international business. We have an award-winning reputation, industry leading safety culture and have had the privilege to be a part of some of the most critical infrastructure projects taking place today. In the Middle East, we are leading the way in trenchless technology, carrying out all forms of non-disruptive, no dig construction techniques with extensive experience from long sea outfalls, non-disruptive road crossings to oil and gas pipelines, understanding fully the requirements to operate in each of these sectors.
