Site Agent

Volkerrail Group; 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 team in Glasgow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a long-term framework of maintenance and civil engineering projects. You will leverage your expertise in civil structures, including in situ and precast concrete, and steel fabrication, to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. With a focus on safety and quality, you will manage temporary works and ensure compliance with industry standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional day off on birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurant vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in civil structures at Sub Agent/Agent level.
• Degree/HNC in civil engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe systems of work and quality management.
• Supervise temporary works and resolve design issues.

Skills

In situ and precast concrete structures

Steel fabrication

Temporary works supervision

Safe systems of work management

Quality management

IT knowledge (AUTOCAD, Microsoft Suite)

Civil structures experience

Problem-solving

Cost management

Time management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

Microsoft Office 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.
• Time Management skills.
• Enthusiasm and personal drive.

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.
• 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.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

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 to 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.