Site Agent

About us
Established over 60 years ago in Belfast, Lagan Specialist Group is a leading, family-owned business that continues to grow, employing over 650 people across the UK, Ireland and internationally. The Group’s strength lies in its diverse range of business units and sectors, positioning it at the forefront of traditional construction and engineering, with a strong focus on innovation and new technology.

Lagan MEICA Ltd is a leader in the process, mechanical, electrical & automation design, installation and commissioning of new-build Water and Wastewater treatment plants. As a business we are continuing to grow, and have sustained more exciting, state of the art projects.

Role Overview
You will support with operational and people leadership on site to ensure our projects are delivered to budget, on time and to the highest standard. You will work with many people and stakeholders, developing excellent professional relationships. Having strong leadership skills, accompanied with excellent knowledge and expertise will be crucial in your role.

What you'll do
Some of your main duties will include:

Operations

• Regularly review project progress, ensuring timelines and profitability are on target throughout.
• Identify and Manage risks and opportunity effectively throughout the project.
• Support with adequate resourcing and ensuring resources are available as needed.
• Support commercial team with cost/value analysis.
• Deputise for the Project/Contracts Manager where necessary, leading the project effectively.
• Actively problem solve and make the right decisions with the least impact on the project.
• Management of RFI’s. NCR’s and TQ’s
• Manage and co-ordinate direct labour, subcontractors and suppliers
• Liaison with client, designers and project manager

HSEQ & Compliance 

• Take responsibility for health, safety, environment, and quality matters by ensuring compliance with regulations, implementing policies and procedures across operations, promoting site safety, and driving continuous improvement.
• Manage project quality daily, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard and in line with specifications and best practice, and record in accordance with plans and programmes.
• Keep clear records of site activities throughout duration, for example, key milestones, permits, authorisations, RAMS, personnel attendance, Toolbox Talks and any issues raised/identified.

Stakeholder Relations 

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, statutory authorities, external bodies and inhouse departments.
• Where required, represent the company at meetings and deliver progress updates.
• Assist with queries to the site leadership team, providing correct and adequate information.
• Support with day-to-day onsite management and site relations.

People & Culture

• Provide clear leadership and direction to internal staff, subcontractors, consultants, and supply chain partners, promoting a collaborative working environment.
• Lead by example, ensuring processes are followed and technology is utilised where possible for efficiency.
• Address concerns, risks, and underperformance promptly, ensuring timely and appropriate action.
• Promote and live the company values daily, helping us be a Great Place to Work.
• Promote equality of opportunity and foster a workplace where everyone feels safe and valued

Our values
Our values are important to how we run our business. We have been awarded Platinum Investors in People in recognition of our people management practices and investment in learning and development.

We are therefore looking for candidates that can demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values and continue with our culture of putting people first:

• Trust
• Respect
• Caring
• Fun
• Safety
• Open & Honest

What you’ll bring
We are looking for someone with:

• Level 6 Qualification (or above) in Construction Site Management (or similar relevant area)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience with Wastewater or Water Treatment plants
• Working knowledge of civils and mechanical works within the water industry
• Full Valid Driving License, that permits driving in the UK
• Strong IT literacy, including MS Office and Management Systems

It would also be desirable to:

• Knowledge and experience with MS Project / Asta Powerproject / Primavera / P6
• CSCS Black Card
• First Aid at Work
• Experience working under NEC4 Contracts
• TWC training and experience

How we'll reward you 
In return, we offer a competitive salary plus we’ll provide a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.

Our Core Benefits include:

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme, paid biannually based on Individual and Company Performance
• Generous Holiday Allowance, that increases in each of your first five years’ service
• Ability to purchase additional days of leave
• Car Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice Pension – contributions are deducted before tax
• Paid Membership fees of a relevant Institution or Professional Body
• Life Assurance Plan – four times annual salary
• Health Cash Plan – discounted optical, dental, physio and other health & wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme – spread the cost and save on a new bike or cycling equipment
• Gym Membership Subsidy Scheme
• Biannual Performance Development Planning
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Additional Day of Leave to support your choice of volunteering activity

To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV by clicking "Apply Now" or emailing Recruitment@LaganSCG.com

We wish you every success in your application.

LAGAN SPECIALIST GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER - We will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Marital or Civil Partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political Opinion, Racial group, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age.