Site Agent - WWTW

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 Site Agent / Manager to join the VolkerStevin team working as part of our United Utilities Framework delivery team on water project around the Manchester and Cheshire areas.

The Site Manager / 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 Site Manager 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.

Accountabilities

• SHEQ performance of the site.
• Identification of change / risk / opportunity and feedback to PM for resolution.
• Production / review / monitoring of site project management plans (e.g TMP, SMP)
• Production / review / monitoring of RAMS / ITP's to ensure compliance with business standards, policies and procedures.
• Accountable for provision of accurate as-built documentation.
• Accountable for third-party liaison during the construction-phase (including enabling works) - supported by the third party/customer team.
• Accountable for production & issue of Weekly Progress Reports.

Key Responsibilities

General

• To represent the company in the delivery of projects.
• To receive instruction on behalf of the company.
• To issue instruction and provide direction to ensure the successful delivery of projects assigned to the PM by Senior Management.

Construction

• Delivering the works safely, with overall responsibility for management of the site, including both civils construction and MEICA installation works:
• Ensure that the site's culture, engagement and standards follow the principles of Safety Ripple through the seven pillars and all project team members align with it.
• Be familiar with and observe all relevant statutory provisions applicable to construction and related industries.
• Implement the company's procedures for managing and dealing with sub-contractors
• Provide an overall Site Management Plan (SMP) and Environmental Control Plan (ECP) for each site, making an adequate assessment of the risks involved, and ensuring that safe systems of work and method statements are produced, followed and reviewed. Ensure that both of these documents are reviewed and kept updated throughout the lifecycle of the construction-phase.
• Responsible for co-ordination of activities on site - weekly co-ordination meetings / Collaborative Planning.Responsible for client liaison and relationships with key contacts at project/site level - UU PMC, Construction Supervisor, UU Process Controller and other operational staff. Attend Site Progress Meetings and produce Progress Reports for the same
• .Responsible for ensuring that all outstanding civils works, NCR's, Defects and snags are closed-out; both during the construction-phase and during the commissioning/handover stage, followed by the contractual Defects Period. Liaise with the Close-out Manager to provide resources as required.

About you

• SMSTS - Required
• First Aid - Preferred
• Temporary Works Coordinator - Preferred
• Appointed Persons - 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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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.