Site Agent (EMC).

Site Agent | Tier 1 Main Contractor | Nationwide

• One of Ireland’s Top 5 Tier 1 Main Contractors with significant annual turnover.
• Excellent career progression opportunities along with a generous package.
• Exposure to large, interesting and prestigious projects.

Oradeo Recruitment is presently seeking interest for an experienced Site Agent ideally with solid main contractor / specialist subcontractor experience to join one of Ireland’s leading Tier 1 Main Contractors permanently based in Dublin or Europe. As a Site Agent you will gain exposure to prestigious projects nationwide with various roles going on large building/construction sites.

Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest and most exciting construction and civil engineering projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards while earning competitive salaries. They are committed to their employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits.

Site Agent Responsibilities:

• Design review of submissions for earthworks, pavement, road furniture, markings and finishing to ensure it complies with the contract requirements
• Prepare method statements, inspection and test plans and risk assessments;
• Responsible for the technical development of staff members;
• Review quality of work on all ongoing works;
• Ensure compliance with standards and specifications for pavement design and workmanship;
• Supervision of earthworks, subbase, CBGM and asphalt pavement construction;
• Monitors work on an ongoing basis to ensure accurate testing;
• Review and advise the design team of any modifications needed to the detailed road designs;
• Propose cost effective and innovative solutions to the problems in road/pavement, roadworks and finishing works;
• Prepare estimates and participate in tender reviews as required;
• Manage and price contract variations (continuing variations and improvement works);
• Prepare and issue price enquiries;
• Prepare scoping documentation, seek suppliers / subcontractors, obtain quotations, undertake the technical evaluation, and make recommendations for the procurement of materials and services;
• Communicate with, and attend project progress meetings with the internal site team and clients;
• Liaise with the Construction/Project Manager, client and supplier on technical matters as required

Necessary skills and requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or Geotechnical engineering or related Engineering field.
• Experience in supervising, coordinating and managing earthworks activities
• Minimum 5 years Pavement/Concrete or Asphalt Construction Industry experience.
• Familiarity with specification for highway works and contract document preparation
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software;
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;
• The ability to lead, manage and proactively participate in project teams;
• Hold a valid Drivers Licence.

For more information about this role Site Agent position or other Site Agents opportunities, contact Criostoir Davey at Oradeo Recruitment confidentially on +353 1 687 7188or apply in confidence.

About Oradeo- Oradeo Recruitment are specialists in the Construction & Engineering sector. We are a leading service provider in Ireland, UK and Europe for professional recruitment services (Senior Engineer, Senior Site Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Setting out Engineer etc.) provided to many market leading Main Contractors, Specialist Contractors, Subcontractors, M&E Contractors, Client Side Organisations, Developers, Architecture practises, Construction Consultancies etc. Oradeo also specialises in the provision of managed labour in Construction & Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, Mechanical & Electrical, Warehousing and Logistics and Industry