Site Agent

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Responsibilities

  • Accountable for programme performance across all stages.
  • Accountable for commercial performance, including change control, across all stages.
  • Accurate completion of Monthly Project Review Dashboards and associated reporting.
  • Managing all risks and opportunities of the project.
  • SHEQ performance of the project.
  • Procurement and supply chain performance.
  • Organise enabling works and site mobilisation, including site set‑up with support from the 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.
  • Responsible for development of initial Temporary Works Schedule and inclusion within the 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.
  • Ensure that Quality Ripple is established and embedded at all sites.
  • Ensure Shared Data Environment is correctly administered in line with company procedures.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in civil engineering project delivery.
  • Experience working in a port or marine environment.
  • Expertise in concrete structures and heavy civil works.
  • Excellent leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
  • Committed to high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.
  • Full Security clearance – UK National essential.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Agent.
  • CSCS Site Manager card.
  • SMSTS certification.
  • First Aid certification.
  • Mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all 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 restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts.
  • Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training.
  • Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits.
  • Employee Assistance.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Mental health, physical health, and financial support.
  • 24/7 Virtual GP service.

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Company: VolkerWessels
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for programme performance across all stages.
  • Accountable for commercial performance, including change control, across all stages.
  • Accurate completion of Monthly Project Review Dashboards and associated reporting.
  • Managing all risks and opportunities of the project.
  • SHEQ performance of the project.
  • Procurement and supply chain performance.
  • Organise enabling works and site mobilisation, including site set‑up with support from the 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.
  • Responsible for development of initial Temporary Works Schedule and inclusion within the 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.
  • Ensure that Quality Ripple is established and embedded at all sites.
  • Ensure Shared Data Environment is correctly administered in line with company procedures.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in civil engineering project delivery.
  • Experience working in a port or marine environment.
  • Expertise in concrete structures and heavy civil works.
  • Excellent leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
  • Committed to high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.
  • Full Security clearance – UK National essential.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Agent.
  • CSCS Site Manager card.
  • SMSTS certification.
  • First Aid certification.
  • Mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all 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 restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts.
  • Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training.
  • Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits.
  • Employee Assistance.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Mental health, physical health, and financial support.
  • 24/7 Virtual GP service.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026