Senior Agent

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Job Description

Costain are working with United Utilities (UU) on a framework agreement to provide overall management and execution of the larger-scale on-site asset maintenance activities across the Northwest region, including the provision and management of supplementary engineering services to manage and deliver diverse works.

At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we'd love to hear from you-even if you don't tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Site Agent will support the delivery of planned work across the UU region through ECI to Implementation, and develop key relationships with UU Programme personnel, supply chain partners and promote a team spirit environment

• Leadership, line management and development of site teams
• Provide whole life oversight and accountability for the successful completion of maintenance Projects, through ECI, design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handover
• Ensure supply chain remain compliant with the framework management plan
• Provide Leadership to create a safety culture to ensure Zero LTI and RIDDOR Incidents
• Ensure a commercial focus with a high level of challenge on project scope and choosing efficient delivery strategies
• Ensure all stakeholders within MSP and United Utilities are engaged at strategic & operational levels and supportive of the projects and services and their potential impacts
• Ensure consistent and reliable reporting of project/services performance into the MSP systems
• Ensure key project and programme risks are identified early, and mitigated where possible

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience of managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA (preferably in the water sector, but not essential)
• Strong track record of delivery of project programmes
• Knowledge and understanding of Constructability and Temporary Works
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Relevant CSCS card
• Full UK Driving Licence