Agent

Please note, this role will primarily be based in our Bolton office, before moving to the Northern Section from August 2026. Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise their work contribution. Review contractual agreements and develop design, working methods, programme and forecast costs with the Agent, General Foreman and Subcontractors / Suppliers identifying any inaccuracies or inconsistencies, and feedback any changes made to the QA and QS teams. Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the project manager and QS department. Be fully conversant with subcontractors’ contract conditions, develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the QS team. Requisitioning resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme. Communicate to the QA and QS teams’ non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE’s staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained. Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team. Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved, and adhered to. Keep abreast of developments in professional field. Use the requirements of the SMS and EMS as a minimum standard to be achieved, seeking improvements where practicable. Ensure that staff receive or have access to safety and environmental management systems and polices and are kept informed of all developments and issues. Ensure that the staff receive suitable training appropriate to their roles and requirements of the safety and environmental Procedures and management systems. Ad hoc duties as job requires.