Site Agent
Horizon Projects Ltd
- Birkirkara, Malta Island
- Permanent
- Full-time
o Manage and lead the site team on a day-to-day basis, to deliver projects safely, within time, cost, quality, and sustainability targets and in line with company expectations.
o Support to ensure seamless handover from delivery to completion and maximise customer satisfaction.
o Identify on-site issues promptly and provide recommendations to keep the project within budget and on track
o Represent the Horizon Projects Values and always represent the company professionally.
o Ensure duties are carried out in line with Horizon Projects Operational Policies and Procedures and company standards relating to Health, Safety and Environment.
o Act as a liaison between contractors, subcontractors, and clients.
o To successfully manage directly employed and supply chain resource and ensure appropriate coordination and segregation of construction and sales activities.Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability
o Take overall responsibility for all Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability matters on the project.
o Ensure day-to-day compliance with Principal Contractors statutory duties.
o Ensure all Method Statements are reviewed prior to allowing contractors to start on site.
o Ensure all operatives are put to work safely and have adequate supervision, completing inductions and issuing permits to work.
o Complete regular health and safety inspections in accordance with company and statutory requirements and record and address any findings.
o Lead by example, promote and maintain a proactive health and safety culture throughout the site team, actively seeking co-operation from all employees and contractors.
o Act promptly to all actions and improvements identified by the project leader, and other members of the site and management teams.Progress and Time Management:
o To effectively plan, programme and co-ordinate all aspects of the works to ensure efficient progress is made line with agreed Program of Work.
o Manage the project program, including creating a two-week lookahead schedule.
o Daily management of resource levels and materials call-offs to maximise efficiency, prevent delay, minimise unnecessary wastage, and control cost.
o Monitor performance of directly employed labour and supply chain resource to ensure delivery to EU standards and ensure timely and appropriate corrective action taken where needed.QualificationsWe are looking for an individual with a combination of essential and desirable qualitiesEssential Personal Qualities and Experience:
o This is a position for an individual with previous experience in Site Management, Site Foreman/Leading Hand in the Civil, Building & Finishes sector who is an excellent team player and team leader, able to work competently and independently.
o The individual will hold a valid BICC card or be willing to obtain, be willing to become First Aid qualified and have a strong awareness of scaffold and temporary works. MCCM affiliation and membership will be considered an asset.
o The individual should have confidence in their ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets.
o The individual must be currently residing in Malta and gave a valid driving licence.
o Good written, verbal and communication skills in English is essential whilst the candidate must also be committed in becoming fluent in communication in Maltese.The above are compulsory and essential requirements, therefore, applications that do not demonstrate satisfactory compliance through the submission of their CV will not be considered.Necessary and Desirable Qualities
o Self motivated and well organised with ability to operate efficiently with minimal supervision.
o Able to read and understand project designs, plans, BOQs and specifications.
o Able to work under pressure and motivate others to achieve deadlines.
o Able to clearly communicate requirements and ensure that these are followed accurately.
o Willingness to make decisions following consideration of options based on knowledge, experience, and analysis of available options.
o Good interpersonal and influencing skills.
o Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, Excel);
o Excellent role model for team and demonstrates required behaviours to align business, project, and team objectives.
o Commitment to Horizon Projects Values
o Be an active team player
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