Site Agent

Volkerrail Group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Job summary

VolkerStevin, Burnley, is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead civil engineering projects under the Environment Agency framework. You will own delivery, manage site teams, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

This role emphasizes leadership, risk management and excellent client liaison in a high‑profile setting. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, drive HSEQ performance, and report progress to stakeholders, with a focus on quality and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent is required.
• Proven site delivery experience on large civil projects.
• Strong leadership, planning and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe delivery of projects from mobilisation to completion.
• Manage programmes, milestones and critical paths.
• Oversee commercial performance, forecasting and reporting.
• Produce monthly progress reviews for clients.
• Drive HSEQ performance and risk management on site.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Budget management

Client management

HSEQ knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS

SMSTS

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
• 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 programmeMental 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.

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