Site Agent

Volker Stevin have a fantastic opportunity for a Site Agent to join the team on our Project at Kendal due to work winning of other projects within the Cumbria area. This position is on our Environmental Agency Framework. Overall role purpose:
Responsibility for the delivery of the construction-phase of assigned project or section where on a large scheme. To provide direction to the site team in order to ensure the successful delivery of projects. Ensuring good Client relationships are nurtured and maintained. Accountable for:

• 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.
• Construction
  • Organise enabling works and site mobilisation including site set‑up, with support from 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 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.
• Quality
  • Ensure that Quality Ripple is established and embedded at all sites.
  • Ensure Shared Data Environment is correctly administered in line with company procedures.
• Commercial
  • Ensure that accurate records are maintained to manage the change process and variations.
  • Completion of Monthly Client Progress Reports.
  • 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.
• Health & Safety
  • 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.
  • 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.
• Programme
  • Manage and support the production of a fully resourced programme and ensure:
  • Design, procurement and construction phases are clearly defined with a critical path and milestones.
  • Ensure that commercial team are fully involved in the plan and requirements.
  • Establish clear areas of responsibility for delivery of the plan.
  • Attend (appropriate) collaborative planning and Cl.32 programme review meetings.

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering
• Previous Experience of Working as Site Agent on major Civil Engineering projects
• SMSTS
• First Aid
• CSCS

• 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

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