Site Agent

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Part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, Volker Stevin 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.

Volker Stevin has an exciting opportunity for a Site Agent to join our project on Jersey. As Site Agent you will report to the Project Manager and be responsible for the delivery of the construction phase of the assigned project or section when on a large scheme. You will provide direction to the site team to ensure the successful delivery of projects, and nurture and maintain good client relationships.

• 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.

• 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 the development of the initial Temporary Works Schedule and inclusion within the Construction Programme, progressing 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 the 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.
• Manage change control.
• Manage Client project issues.
• Feedback lessons learned through project lifecycle to Contracts Manager.

• Be a champion for Safety Ripple and improving HSEQ performance:
  • Be familiar with and observe all relevant statutory provisions applicable to construction and related industries.
  • Implement the company’s procedures for managing HSEQ requirements, and ensure that the Client receives the necessary documentation to satisfy their needs.
  • Ensure all employees, self‑employed and sub‑contractors understand their HSEQ responsibilities and are adequately trained and competent.
  • Ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported to the HSEQ Manager, and undertake necessary investigations, and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.
  • Ensure 4‑weekly HSEQ planning meetings are held and are adequate.
• Be responsible for ensuring adequate training, support and mentoring is provided to the project teams to allow them to fulfil their HSEQ responsibilities via initiatives and rigorous application of the HSEQ Management System.

• SMSTS – Required
• First Aid – Preferred
• Temporary Works Coordinator – Preferred
• CSCS – Required

• 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 programme
• Mental health, physical health and financial support
• 24/7…