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Site Agent

1 month ago

Plymouth

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Site Agent - Plymouth VolkerStevin , a leading civil engineering business , is looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to join our team on a long-term framework based in Plymouth . This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role on a prestigious programme of works, contributing to technically challenging marine and infrastructure projects while progressing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. About the Role As a Site Agent, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects on site, managing operations, coordinating teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. What We're Looking For We are seeking a driven and experienced professional who: Has a strong background in civil engineering project delivery Has experience working in a port or marine environment Demonstrates expertise in concrete structures and heavy civil works Possesses excellent leadership, planning, and organisational skills Is committed to high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance The framework requires full Security clearance - UK National is essential. Key Accountabilities: Accountable for: The programme performance of the project across all stages. The commercial performance (including change control) of the project across all stages. The accurate completion of the Monthly Project Review Dashboards and associated reporting Management of all risks and opportunities of the project. SHEQ performance of the project. Procurement and supply chain performance. Responsible for: Construction Organise enabling works and site mobilisation including site set-up, with support from site team. Ensure HSEQ pre-start meeting is held Ensure that the Site Management Plan is prepared, maintained and reviewed throughout the construction-phase of each project. Responsible for development of initial Temporary Works Schedule and inclusion within Construction Programme, progression of any initial designs to support start on site. Responsible for Input to civils procurement enquiries; specifically scope, programme, management provision. Production of Monthly Progress Reports Quality Ensure that Quality Ripple is established and embedded at all sites Ensure Shared Data Environment is correctly administered in line with company procedures. Commercial Ensure that accurate records are maintained to manage the change process and variations. Completion of Monthly Client Progress Reports. Attendance at Client meetings. Monitoring resource requirements. Ensure monthly Project Review Dashboards are completed. Ensure that robust commercial forecasts, risk/opportunity registers and Contract Review Action Logs are maintained. Manage risks & opportunities. Health & Safety Programme People Management About you Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering Minimum 5 years of being a Site Agent CSCS Site Manager SMSTS First Aid If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance Flexible working opportunities programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all. #LI-DL1 TPBN1_UKTJ

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