Site Agent – Earthworks & Rail Infrastructure Lead

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Cycle to Work

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join our Earthworks Team. You will report to the Project Manager and be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of earthworks, geotechnical and slope remediation projects across the Wessex Route (London to Exeter).

Based from Basingstoke or Blackfriars, this role requires regular travel to sites within the region, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, budgets and programme delivery while

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Site Agent or Senior Engineer on infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Experience delivering earthworks, geotechnical, slope stabilisation, soil nailing, embankment remediation or similar projects.
• A good understanding of Network Rail standards, processes and working practices.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing subcontractors, budgets and programme delivery.
• A focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• HNC/HND or Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• SMSTS qualification.
• CSCS card.
• PTS certification (desirable).
• Temporary Works Coordinator certification (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Manager and be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of earthworks, geotechnical and slope remediation projects across the Wessex Route.
• Based from either our Basingstoke or Blackfriars office, the role involves regular travel to sites throughout the region, requiring flexibility to support projects across a wide geographical area.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage subcontractors, budgets and programme delivery to meet safety, quality and client requirements.

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join our Earthworks Team. You will report to the Project Manager and be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of earthworks, geotechnical and slope remediation projects across the Wessex Route (London to Exeter).

Based from Basingstoke or Blackfriars, this role requires regular travel to sites within the region, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, budgets and programme delivery while