Site Delivery Lead - Civil Engineering (Flexible Hours)

VolkerWessels; Burnley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK Group’s VolkerStevin unit is seeking a Site Agent to lead civil engineering projects from mobilisation to completion. You will manage programmes, control costs, report progress, and ensure HSEQ compliance while building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

You will mentor teams, coordinate specialists, and drive a culture of safety, quality, and delivery excellence on challenging projects for Environment Agency programmes and related infrastructure work.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Agent within civil engineering, infrastructure, water, environmental, or related sectors.
• Environment Agency Framework experience desired
• Sound knowledge of HSEQ standards and construction best practice.
• Proven ability to manage programmes, budgets, and project delivery.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.

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 HSEQ performance.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and technical specialists to achieve project objectives.
• Support, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a positive and collaborative culture.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Client management

Risk management

Communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Problem solving

HSEQ knowledge

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

VolkerWessels UK Group’s VolkerStevin unit is seeking a Site Agent to lead civil engineering projects from mobilisation to completion. You will manage programmes, control costs, report progress, and ensure HSEQ compliance while building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

You will mentor teams, coordinate specialists, and drive a culture of safety, quality, and delivery excellence on challenging projects for Environment Agency programmes and related infrastructure work.