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VolkerWessels UK

Chesterfield

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Private medical care
Pension
Birthday leave / annual leave

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, is recruiting a Sub Agent to deliver a major National Grid substation project. You will lead engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners to safely complete civil, structural and electrical interface works to programme, budget and quality expectations.

Reporting to the Project Manager and Site Agent, you will own key work packages and drive delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Degree, HNC, or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
  • SMSTS certification.
  • CSCS or EUSR CSCS management card.
  • Temporary Works Supervisor competence.
  • First Aid at Work qualification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners to safely deliver complex civil, structural and electrical interface works to programme, budget and quality.
  • Take ownership of key work packages on high-profile schemes and drive delivery.

Skills

SMSTS certification
RAMS
ITP management
Project change management

Education

Degree / HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CSCS management card

Job description

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.

As our portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for a motivated Sub Agent to join our team and help deliver a major National Grid substation project.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of key work packages on high-profile schemes that will help power communities and businesses for generations to come.

Working alongside the Project Manager and Site Agent, you'll lead engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners to safely deliver complex civil, structural and electrical interface works to programme, budget and quality expectations.

About you

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and enjoys leading teams to achieve exceptional results.

You'll bring:

  • A Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer or similar role within major infrastructure, utilities or energy projects.
  • SMSTS certification.
  • Relevant CSCS or EUSR CSCS management card.
  • Temporary Works Supervisor competence.
  • First Aid at Work qualification (or equivalent).
  • Strong experience managing programmes, RAMS, ITPs, subcontractors and project change.

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.

As our portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for a motivated Sub Agent to join our team and help deliver a major National Grid substation project.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of key work packages on high-profile schemes that will help power communities and businesses for generations to come.

Working alongside the Project Manager and Site Agent, you'll lead engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners to safely deliver complex civil, structural and electrical interface works to programme, budget and quality expectations.

About you

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and enjoys leading teams to achieve exceptional results.

You'll bring:

  • A Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer or similar role within major infrastructure, utilities or energy projects.
  • SMSTS certification.
  • Relevant CSCS or EUSR CSCS management card.
  • Temporary Works Supervisor competence.
  • First Aid at Work qualification (or equivalent).
  • Strong experience managing programmes, RAMS, ITPs, subcontractors and project change.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

  • Experience working on National Grid or high-voltage substation projects.
  • Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and compensation event processes.
  • Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
  • Experience managing lifting operations.
  • Experience delivering projects within live operational environments and planned outage programmes.

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
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • 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.

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.

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.

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