Site Agent

VolkerWessels

Borehamwood

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work program

Training and development

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, seeks an experienced Site Agent to deliver major National Grid transmission and substation projects across the UK. You will lead on-site operations, coordinating engineering, construction, supply chain and quality teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery of complex works in substations.

We’re looking for a proactive construction leader with a strong civil engineering background, capable of motivating teams to achieve exceptional results in a

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
Extensive site agent or senior delivery experience on major infrastructure/energy projects.
Experience in live 275kV/400kV substations environments.
Knowledge of National Grid safety rules and assurance frameworks.
Professional membership with ICE, CIOB or APM.
Temporary Works Coordinator and/or Appointed Person competence.
IOSH or NEBOSH health and safety qualifications.
Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and change management processes.
SMSTS and an appropriate CSCS/EUSR management card.
Excellent planning, programme management and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site leadership coordinating engineering, construction, supply chain and quality teams.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, to high standards.
Take ownership of major section of works or substation delivery.
Collaborate with National Grid and other stakeholders.
Drive safe, commercially successful delivery and outcomes.
Motivate teams to achieve exceptional results in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Leadership on site

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Civil engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CSCS/EUSR

Temporary Works Coordinator

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Site Agent to join our growing Energy business, supporting the successful delivery of major National Grid transmission and substation projects across the UK. As a Site Agent, you will take ownership of the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of a major section of works, multiple work packages or a principal construction operation within a substation environment. You’ll provide visible leadership on site, coordinating engineering, construction, supply chain and quality teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical energy infrastructure projects that will support the UK’s transition to a more sustainable future.

You’ll be a proactive and confident construction leader with a strong background in large-scale civil engineering or energy infrastructure projects. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex challenges and can motivate teams to deliver exceptional results.

Key Qualifications

A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Significant experience as a Site Agent, Agent or senior delivery professional on major infrastructure or energy projects.
Experience working within live 275kV or 400kV substation environments.
Knowledge of National Grid safety rules and assurance frameworks.
Professional membership with ICE, CIOB or APM.
Temporary Works Coordinator and/or Appointed Person competence.
IOSH or NEBOSH health and safety qualifications
Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and change management processes.
SMSTS and an appropriate CSCS/EUSR management card.
Excellent planning, programme management and leadership skills.
The ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build strong working relationships.

Company Overview

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. 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 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.

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