Site Agent

VolkerWessels UK; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is looking for a Site Agent/Manager to oversee construction projects in the Cumbria/Lancaster area. This role involves delivering complex water projects, ensuring adherence to HSEQ policies, and providing direction to site teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in site management and relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive compensation and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus birthday off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in construction and site management.
• Ability to maintain good working relations with various stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) policies.

Responsibilities

• Onsite delivery of the construction phase of water projects.
• Coordination of MEICA installation as assigned by management.
• Monitoring SHEQ performance and compliance with business standards.

Skills

SMSTS

First Aid

Temporary Works Coordinator

Appointed Persons

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 Site Agent / Manager to join the VolkerStevin team working as part of our United Utilities Framework delivery team on water projects around the Cumbria / Lancaster area.

The Site Manager will be responsible for the onsite delivery of the construction-phase of assigned sites or a section of the site on a large scheme. They will receive and provide instruction/direction to ensure the successful delivery of the construction works, including co‑ordination of MEICA installation, assigned by the Contracts Manager and Project Manager.

The Site Manager is an integral member of the Site Operation Team and is expected to always act in a responsible and professional manner, maintaining good working relations with site teams, client, our chain of sub‑contractors, suppliers, designers and the general public. The Site Manager shall assist the Project Manager to ensure the site adheres to all VolkerStevin HSEQ policies.

Accountabilities

• SHEQ performance of the site.
• Identification of change / risk / opportunity and feedback to PM for resolution.
• Production / review / monitoring of site project management plans (e.g. TMP, SMP).
• Production / review / monitoring of RAMS / ITPs to ensure compliance with business standards, policies and procedures.
• Accountable for provision of accurate as‑built documentation.
• Accountable for third‑party liaison during the construction‑phase (including enabling works) – supported by the third party/customer team.
• Accountable for production & issue of Weekly Progress Reports.

Key Responsibilities

General

• To represent the company in the delivery of projects.
• To receive instruction on behalf of the company.
• To issue instruction and provide direction to ensure the successful delivery of projects assigned to the PM by Senior Management.

Construction

• Delivering the works safely, with overall responsibility for management of the site, including both civils construction and MEICA installation works:
  • Ensure that the site's culture, engagement and standards follow the principles of Safety Ripple through the seven pillars and all project team members align with it.
  • Be familiar with and observe all relevant statutory provisions applicable to construction and related industries.
  • Implement the company's procedures for managing and dealing with sub‑contractors.
  • Provide an overall Site Management Plan (SMP) and Environmental Control Plan (ECP) for each site, making an adequate assessment of the risks involved, and ensuring that safe systems of work and method statements are produced, followed and reviewed. Ensure that both of these documents are reviewed and kept updated throughout the lifecycle of the construction‑phase.
  • Ensure that all UU Works Authorisations are in place, and that adequate measures are in place to segregate activities from UU operational activities where applicable. Agree where HAZCON Meetings are required with the UU Construction Supervisor and ensure these are held prior to works commencing – typically where there is an interface with UU existing operational assets.
  • Ensure that suitable co‑ordination arrangements are in place with UU operations management where there is an interface; e.g., when working on an existing live WwTW site.
• Responsible for driving quality performance and standards and embedding the principles of Quality Ripple.
• Responsible for review and management of Construction Programme and forecast during construction‑phase (start‑on‑site to ATO) supported by Delivery PM/Senior Site Agent.

About you

• SMSTS – Required
• First Aid – Preferred
• Temporary Works Coordinator – Preferred
• Appointed Persons – Preferred

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.

Benefits

• 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 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.

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 be directed to the recruitment team.

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.