Site Agent – Plymouth
VolkerStevin, a leading civil engineering business within the VolkerWessels UK Group, is looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to join our team on a long‑term framework based in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role on a prestigious programme of works, contributing to technically challenging marine and infrastructure projects while progressing your career in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.
About The Role
As a Site Agent, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects on site, managing operations, coordinating teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Accountabilities
* The programme performance of the project across all stages.
* The commercial performance (including change control) of the project across all stages.
* The accurate completion of the Monthly Project Review Dashboards and associated reporting.
* Management of all risks and opportunities of the project.
* SHEQ performance of the project.
* Procurement and supply chain performance.
Accountable for
* The programme performance of the project across all stages.
* The commercial performance (including change control) of the project across all stages.
* The accurate completion of the Monthly Project Review Dashboards and associated reporting.
* Management of all risks and opportunities of the project.
* SHEQ performance of the project.
* Procurement and supply chain performance.
Construction
* Organise enabling works and site mobilisation including site set‑up.
* Ensure HSEQ pre‑start meeting is held.
* Ensure that the Site Management Plan is prepared, maintained and reviewed throughout the construction‑phase of each project.
* Responsible for development of initial Temporary Works Schedule and inclusion within Construction Programme, progression of any initial designs to support start on site.
* Responsible for Input to civils procurement enquiries; specifically scope, programme, management provision.
* Production of Monthly Progress Reports.
Quality
* Ensure that Quality Ripple is established and embedded at all sites.
* Ensure Shared Data Environment is correctly administered in line with company procedures.
Commercial
* Ensure that accurate records are maintained to manage the change process and variations.
* Completion of Monthly Client Progress Reports.
* Attendance at Client meetings.
* Monitoring resource requirements.
* Ensure monthly Project Review Dashboards are completed.
* Ensure that robust commercial forecasts, risk/opportunity registers and Contract Review Action Logs are maintained.
* Manage risks & opportunities.
Health & Safety
Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance, ensuring all site activities comply with legal and company requirements.
Programme
Oversee programme management including schedule adherence, milestone achievement, and reporting to stakeholders.
People Management
Lead and develop the site team, ensuring effective communication, training and performance management.
About You
* Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering.
* Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Agent.
* CSCS Site Manager licence.
* SMSTS certification.
* First Aid certification.
* Full UK National Security clearance (essential).
We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including
* 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.
* Flexible working opportunities programme.
* Mental, physical and financial support.
* 24/7 Virtual GP service.
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.
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff; therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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