Site Agent

VolkerFitzpatrick Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Site Agent to join their dynamic team, focusing on maintenance and civil engineering projects. This role offers the chance to work on innovative engineering solutions across various sectors, including maritime and energy. Candidates should possess strong experience in managing concrete structures and temporary works, along with a degree in civil engineering. The company values fairness and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for all employees. Join a forward-thinking firm that recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurant vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in civil structures at Sub Agent/Agent level.
• Ability to manage safe systems of works and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Manage high quality insitu and precast concrete structures.
• Implement temporary works solutions and manage commercial changes.

Skills

Insitu and precast concrete structures

Steel fabrication

Temporary works supervision

Quality management

IT knowledge (AUTOCAD, Microsoft Suite)

Education

Degree/HNC in civil engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

Microsoft Suite

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a well versed and experienced Site Agent to join our team on our long term framework of maintenance and civil engineering. This opportunity will require the ability to qualify for security clearance.

About you

• Previous experience of high quality insitu and precast concrete structures and steel fabrication.
• Performing the role of a temporary works supervisor/co-ordinator and exposure to implementing temporary works solutions.
• Management of safe systems of works and quality management.
• Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite.
• Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering.
• 3-5 years previous civil structures experience at Sub Agent/Agent level.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.
• Focused on driving value out of design and improving on subcontractor tendered costs.
• Ability to track, monitor and manage commercial and quality change events.

Personal Skills

• Ability to use initiative.
• Integration into a wider construction team.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Enthusiasm and personal drive.

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.
• 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 policies including enhanced maternity benefits.
• 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.

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.