Site Agent

VolkerWessels UK; Burnley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Vouchers & discounts

Training & development

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance

Flexible working

Mental health support

Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, is recruiting a Site Agent in Burnley to lead delivery on Environment Agency framework projects. You will oversee programmes, safety, quality, and client objectives while guiding site teams to operate safely, on time and within budget.

You will manage risks, report progress to clients, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. This role demands leadership, proactive problem solving, and robust HSEQ knowledge within civil engineering

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Agent in civil engineering, infrastructure, water or environmental sectors.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven ability to manage programmes, budgets and project delivery.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient delivery of projects from mobilisation to completion.
• Manage programmes, milestones and deliverables.
• Oversee commercial performance, change control and reporting.
• Produce monthly progress reviews and client reports.
• Drive HSEQ performance across projects.
• Coordinate procurement and supply chain activities.
• Manage project risks, opportunities and contractual obligations.
• Lead client meetings and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to meet objectives.
• Mentor and develop team members and foster a collaborative culture.
• Ensure quality processes and project documentation are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder management

HSEQ knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering

Tools

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

• 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.

Additional Qualification Details

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering
• Experience as a Site Agent working on large Civil Engineering Projects
• Environment Agency Framework experience desired
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• 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

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 [e-mail]

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 be directed to [e-mail]

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.