Senior Site Agent

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

The Senior Site Agent will be responsible for the onsite delivery of the construction-phase of assigned sites or a section of the site on a large scheme. To 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 Senior Site Agent 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 and designers and with the general public. The Site Manager Shall assist the Project Manager to ensure the site adhere to all VolkerStevin HSEQ policies.

Accountable For

• Programme, health & safety, environmental and quality performance of their sites through the full construction-phase (civils and MEICA installation).
• Management of supply chain during construction: pre-start / progress / 360̊ performance reviews & feedback / EW / CE / PMI / programme acceptance - supported by Site Agent/Sub-Agent and commercial team.
• Identification of change / risk / opportunity during construction-phase and feedback to Portfolio PM for resolution.
• Ensure accuracy of Cl.32 programme updates and project forecast during construction phase. Accuracy of site cost controls.
• The supply of accurate information for monthly progress reporting to Portfolio PM.
• Ensuring client liaison and relationships are maintained with key contacts at project/site level – UU PMC, Construction Supervisor, UU Process Controller and other operational staff.

Responsible For

• Liaise with MEICA installation team and commissioning/handover teams to ensure works and programme are managed and coordinated across the full project-delivery phase.
• 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.
• Responsible for handover of 'pre-construction pack' to Site Agent/Sub-Agent/Senior Engineer/MEICA Site Manager.
• Responsible for supply of project specific information to support planning applications / land acquisition and other third-party interfaces.
• Responsible for co-ordination with design prior to start on site - constructability input / deliverables management to programme.

• Specific Pre-construction responsibilities:

• Organise enabling works and site mobilisation including site set-up, with support from site team.

• 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.

• Ensure that Safety Ripple & Quality Ripple are established and embedded at all sites.
• Ensure that all site team members are aware of their roles and responsibilities for each specific project.
• Regularly review team performance against responsibilities and give feedback both good and bad.
• Liaise with Portfolio PM re: approvals and decisions at key stages. Seek approval of all major plans and authorisation of significant deviation from the plan e.g. staff discipline, unplanned cost increases, acceleration etc.
• Ensure Workspace is correctly administered in line with company procedures.

About You

• SMSTS - Required
• First Aid - Preferred
• Temporary Works Coordinator - 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.

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 polices 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.

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