Deanston Cooper's client, a highly successful and extremely busy, privately owned civil engineering contractor has an opportunity for Site Agent to work on general civils (roads, structures, drainage, infrastructure, groundworks and substations) projects.

This is an exciting time to be joining the company which due to recent project wins has recently opened a new regional office in the North West and they would be keen to speak to candidates who are based in either the Cheshire, Liverpool or Manchester areas.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, your duties as Site Agent will include:

• Managing and optimising the construction programme
• Managing and minimising construction costs
• Fostering and maintaining good working relationships with the client and client representatives
• Leading Safety Management on site for all activities, suppliers and subcontractors
• Providing timely and accurate reports, forecasts and budgets for internal purposes
• Leading, motivating and monitoring the site team and developing the strategy as required
• Managing the supply chain
• Supporting all business objectives

Applications are welcome from candidates with:

• A minimum qualification of HNC Civil Engineering
• Sub Agent, Site Agent or Site Manager experience gained working for another civil engineering contractor
• Knowledge of safety and environmental legislation
• Good IT skills
• Positive and proactive approach to problem solving