Site Manager

About the Role

Volker Laser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works 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 long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to support an upcoming infrastructure project at the Loudwater Viaduct (M40), located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

• Deliver the works safely.
• Have a complete understanding of all 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.
• Develop, manage and maintain the Site Management Plan.
• Identify and evaluate risks, determine and manage actions, maintain the 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.

Volker Laser is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across civil engineering, construction, rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilizing the specialist skills of each business unit within Volker Wessels UK, Volker Laser can 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.

• 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 policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, Volker Wessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

We hire directly and will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this role qualifies for release.

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.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Project Management and Information Technology

Civil Engineering and Construction