Site Manager

Volker Laser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We are seeking a Site Manager to join us in Dundee covering the Tay Road Bridge. The Site Manager is a member of the site operations team and is the key person responsible for the successful delivery of the project. The Site Manager has  responsibility to ensure health, safety, environmental & quality compliance as well as programme and budget requirements

About you

Deliver the works safely.
Complete Understanding of all the project objectives.
Build, develop, support and maintain the team.
Build and maintain a good relationship with the client and all external parties.
Develop the Tender Programme into a construction programme. (Within 4 weeks of award).
Monitor progress with up-to-date programmes so that timely clear direction can be given to
the team on critical construction/financial targets.
Development, Management and Maintenance of Site Management Plan.
Identify and evaluate risks, determine and manage actions, maintain Risk Register.
Manage and control changes to scope, requirements, personnel etc.
Monitor progress against cost plans, programmes and quality/environmental plans.
Manage stakeholder engagement.
Develop and protect our subcontractor relationships.
Manage the design.

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?

Volker Laser is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels 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 Volker Wessels UK, Volker Laser 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, Volker Wessels 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

Volker Wessels 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