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VolkerWessels UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Birthday leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

Mental and physical health support

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerLaser, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Site Agent to join its Southern team on a variety of projects in the Southampton and Guildford regions. You will own project delivery, lead high-performing teams, and ensure client expectations, quality standards and business objectives are met.

You will manage safe site operations, monitor progress and costs, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve budget and milestone targets while upholding CDM and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering infrastructure projects, e.g., concrete structures or bridges.
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans and safe systems of work.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and environmental issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of projects, ensuring programme, commercial and quality objectives are achieved.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors to support successful outcomes.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks and resources, implementing corrective actions.
• Manage site operations, ensuring compliance with procedures, standards and project requirements.
• Control project changes and assess programme and commercial impact.
• Support commercial management of projects with the Quantity Surveyor to achieve targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental and design requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Site management

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

CDM regulations knowledge

Budget monitoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

About the role

VolkerLaser is currently seeking a Site Agent to join its Southern team, working on a variety of projects across the Southampton and Guildford areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented construction professional to take ownership of project delivery, lead high-performing teams, and ensure the successful achievement of client expectations, quality standards, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of projects, ensuring key programme, commercial, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors to support successful project outcomes.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and resources, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Manage site operations, ensuring compliance with company procedures, industry standards, and project requirements.
• Control project changes and assess their programme and commercial impact.
• Support the commercial management of projects, working closely with the Quantity Surveyor to achieve budget and margin targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and design requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

About you

• Previous experience in delivering infrastructure projects, ideally projects consisting of Concrete structures or bridges
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work
• Previous experience as a Agent or in a similar role with similar responsibilities
• Strong organisational and management skills
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues
• A degree (or nearest equivalent) in Civil Engineering related subject

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?

VolkerLaser 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, VolkerLaser 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 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
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance 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.

Additional information

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.