Site Agent

Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

Our Infrastructure team is creating a vital 1.6‐mile link road between the M54 and M6, complete with upgraded junctions and three new bridges. This direct motorway connection will reduce congestion and strengthen regional connectivity.

We are looking for an Agent to join our Infrastructure team in Wolverhampton, Midlands. The role’s purpose will be primarily focused on earthworks and roadworks elements of our highways scheme.

As the Site Agent, you will:

• Develop and refine the technical documentation for the packages that you are responsible for. Respond to tender queries, review tender returns, and assist in choosing the most suitable subcontractor.
• Generate Temporary Works design briefs, inspect temporary works, review and query designs, and produce/review red-line drawings.
• Ensure you and your engineers raise requisitions for plant and materials in a timely and accurate manor.
• Prepare and maintain 3-month and weekly 4-week lookaheads, resolve clashes, and align with the contract programme. Plan sequences, constraints and interfaces for your section; record progress and report against planned production.
• Ensure your team keeps an accurate and detailed site record for all works. Communicate any change.
• Understand design specifications and drawings, generate Inspection and Test Plans, manage materials approvals, ensure quality records are properly stored, and promptly close out Non-Conformance Records.
• Be familiar with and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety/Environmental Policies and procedures.

We are looking for:

• Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and common construction methodologies.
• Working towards or in possession of Professional Industry Qualification (IEng, CEng etc.).
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (through experience and formal training).
• Formal training in Health & Safety and Environmental management (SMSTS).
• Relevant CSCS Card.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.