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VolkerWessels UK; Burnley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Birthday leave

Training and development

Flexible working

Employee Assistance

Job summary

VolkerStevin is seeking a Site Agent to lead civil engineering projects in Burnley under the Environment Agency framework. You will take ownership of delivery, lead site teams, and drive safe, on-time, within-budget performance.

The role requires strong leadership, programme management, and client/stakeholder engagement; you'll manage risks and maintain HSEQ standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Agent within civil engineering, infrastructure, water, environmental, or related sectors.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven ability to manage programmes, budgets, and project delivery.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.
• Sound knowledge of HSEQ standards and construction best practice.
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of projects from mobilisation through to completion.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring milestones, critical paths, and deliverables are achieved.
• Oversee commercial performance, change control, forecasting, and project reporting.
• Produce monthly progress reviews and client reports.
• Drive excellence in HSEQ performance.
• Manage procurement activities and supply chain performance.
• Ensure robust management of project risks, opportunities, and contractual obligations.
• Lead client meetings and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and technical specialists to achieve objectives.
• Support, mentor, and develop team members; foster a collaborative culture.
• Ensure quality processes, project documentation, and company procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Programme management

Budget management

Client management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Risk management

HSEQ standards

Communication

Planning

Organisational abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

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

VolkerStevin | Burnley | Environment Agency Framework

Are you an experienced

Site Agent looking to lead projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment?

At

VolkerStevin, we're delivering essential infrastructure through our

Environment Agency framework, and we're looking for a motivated Site Agent to join our team in

Burnley. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of project delivery, lead high-performing site teams, and play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering works safely, on time, and within budget.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will be responsible for the successful construction-phase delivery of projects, ensuring programme, commercial, safety, quality, and client objectives are achieved. You'll provide leadership to site teams, manage project risks and opportunities, and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of projects from mobilisation through to completion.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring milestones, critical paths, and deliverables are achieved.
• Oversee commercial performance, change control, forecasting, and project reporting.
• Produce monthly progress reviews and client reports.
• Drive excellence in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) performance.
• Manage procurement activities and supply chain performance.
• Ensure robust management of project risks, opportunities, and contractual obligations.
• Lead client meetings and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and technical specialists to achieve project objectives.
• Support, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
• Ensure quality processes, project documentation, and company procedures are fully implemented.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience as a Site Agent within civil engineering, infrastructure, water, environmental, or related sectors.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven ability to manage programmes, budgets, and project delivery.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.
• Sound knowledge of HSEQ standards and construction best practice.
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational abilities.

Why Join VolkerStevin?

• Work on meaningful Environment Agency projects that protect communities and the environment.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Enjoy career development and progression opportunities.
• Deliver challenging and rewarding civil engineering projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering
• Experience as a Site Agent working on large Civil Engineering Projects
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid

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 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.

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.