Site Agent (Civil Works)

This general building contractor in Epping needs someone who can read the drawings and get a building out of the ground. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll report in Epping. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Coordinate subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing and glazing
• Check reinforcing, shuttering and cover blocks before calling for a pour inspection
• Run toolbox talks and support the safety officer on Construction Regulations compliance
• Plan the week's work from the construction programme and brief the gangs each morning
• Book NHBRC and municipal inspections at the right stages
• Order concrete, bricks and steel on time so gangs never stand idle

• National Diploma or BTech in Building or Civil Engineering, or a trade background with site experience
• Code 08 licence and your own reliable transport between sites
• You can read architectural and structural drawings and pick up clashes
• Working knowledge of the Construction Regulations 2014 under the OHS Act
• Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool
• At least 5 years on building or civil sites, 2 of them in a supervisory post

• Concrete technology short course
• Surveying skills with a total station
• Worked on CIDB grade 6 or higher projects

• Site accommodation on out-of-town projects
• Cellphone and laptop supplied
• Vehicle allowance or company bakkie

• Add a short project table to your CV: project name, type, rand value and your role. Contractors hire on project size.
• If you have SACPCMP registration, put the number and category under your name.