Site Agent (Perm) - London, London

Site Agent (Perm) - London, London

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

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Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Site Agent (NOS08)

The Role

The Site Agent on Northern Outfall Sewer Bridge 8 (NOS08) will be responsible for the overall management of the works to replace the NOS08 bridge in line with the costs and programme while maintaining the standards of health and safety, quality and environmental impact. The NOS08 Site Agent will ensure that the works are fully co-ordinated with all external and internal stakeholders as well as the other ongoing projects within the NOS Portfolio.

The successful candidate will report directly to the NOS08 Project Manager and will be responsible for a team of engineers in delivering the work. The Site Agent will also liaise with the Quantity Surveyors, Planner and Assurance Manager to ensure that project controls are in place and reported against in line with the required rhythm.

The NOS08 project is a mixture of direct and sub-contract delivery. The Site Agent will be responsible for the control of the works and co-ordination between parties.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the NOS08 bridge replacement project
• Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects
• Lead and mentor a team of Engineers to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, and ITPs as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company procedures and Thames Water requirements
• Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised
• Manage the Construction Programme including providing periodic updates for submission to the Client, leading collaborative planning sessions with the wider team and production of 6/8-week look-ahead
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks
• Work with the Construction Manager and Foreman to ensure that the correct level of personnel and plant resource is available

Client interface

• Undertake an ambassadorial role representing the Project to customers, the public and official bodies such as London Borough of Newham, Transport for London (TfL) and Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
• Deliver the works ensuring public safety and image is maintained at all times
• Lead the weekly Thames Water construction progress meeting
• Liaise with internal Thames Water stakeholder teams such as Operations and Industry Advisory Board (IAB) as necessary
• Ensure all Thames Water approvals and permits are in place as necessary to undertake the works
• Report safety observations onto SpheraCloud
• Ensure all team members have the requisite Thames Water training

Cost control

• Populate and manage the Barhale cost plan for the project
• Maximise project value
• Ensure detailed site diaries and records are completed
• Develop clear Invitations to Tender (ITT) for issue and be part of the appraisal of tender returns
• Manage the subcontractor including review of claims, applications and documentation

Reporting

• Produce good quality, accurate reports in line with the project reporting rhythm
• Daily reporting to the Project Manager: diaries, allocations, photos, etc.
• Report on progress, programme, costs, quality, health, safety and the environment
• Maintain the reporting dashboards
• Chair meetings as required with internal, client and stakeholder teams
• Where necessary report the need for Early Warning Notice’s (EWN), Communications, or other project contractual communications

Engineering

• Recognise the need for temporary works to enable the permanent works
• Be cognisant of permanent and temporary works procedures
• Raise design briefs as needed in order to progress the works
• Review the design drawings and raise Technical Query (TQ) as needed, endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities
• Mentor the site engineering team in their duties including site-based setting out
• Develop the Inspection and Test plans in line with the design and specification requirements
• Align delivery with all Quality Assurance requirements ensuring all testing and inspection schedules are maintained

About you

Essential

• Experience of working within civil engineering as a Site Agent for a contractor, delivering projects in a highly regulated environment
• Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
• Understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering inc. MCHW, DMRB and Thames Water asset standards
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• CSCS and SMSTS
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
• Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values
• Ability to develop and maintain a programme
• Experience working in a high risk environment and the ability to control those risks to safely deliver the works

Desirable

• CEng MICE, or equivalent
• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS
• Temporary works Coordinator
• C&G Confined spaces
• Appointed Person for Lifting Operations
• Experience working in a live highways environment
• Experience working in a live railway environment
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers
• Experience in self-delivery projects
• Experience managing subcontractors
• Experience delivering RC structures
• Experience in bridge replacements
• Experience in demolition

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via [email protected]