Sub Agent

VolkerWessels UK; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking a Sub Agent for their long-term project in Plymouth, UK. The role involves managing construction operations, ensuring safety compliance, and providing direction for successful project delivery. Ideally, candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The company offers competitive benefits, including health care and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave with an additional day for your birthday

Option to buy additional annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience working on civil engineering projects.
• Working towards Chartered Professional Certification.
• Knowledge of SHEQ management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction phase of assigned site.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
• Interface with clients and maintain good relationships.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Safety management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

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.

Sub agents.... Another fantastic opportunity to join our team working on our long term project in Plymouth.

This position requires security clearance - You must be a UK National.

Sub Agents! VolkerStevin are hiring for a number of Sub Agents for our long term project in Plymouth.

This position requires security clearance - applicants must be a UK National

Overview

Responsible for the delivery of the construction-phase of assigned site or a section of the site on a large scheme. To receive instruction and to issue instruction and provide direction in order to ensure the successful delivery of the construction works assigned by the Agent or Project Manager.

Responsible for management of the site from a SHEQ perspective.

Accountable for:

• SHEQ performance of the site.
• Identification of change / risk / opportunity and feedback to Agent or PM for resolution.
• 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 production & issue of Weekly Progress Programmes and Reports.

Ongoing Site/ Client interface and keeping good relations with clients operations team

Responsible for:

Construction

• Delivering the works safely, with overall responsibility for management of the site:

• 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

• Ensure the Engineering team understand the Contract type, Works Information and Specification.
• 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 all temporary works are complied with.
• Ensure TWC and TWS are in place.
• Ensure that all lifting operations are managed by the appointed AP and Lift Supervisor are in place
• Ensure the Service Co‑Ordinator is in place.
• Ensure that all excavation works are recorded by the site supervision.
• Ensure activity and/or substance-specific assessments under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations are made and communicated to those at risk.
• Responsible for management of supply chain during construction - supported by Site Agent/PM and commercial team:

• Pre-start Meetings
• Design Kick-Off Meetings (where there is supplier design)
• Progress Review/Co‑Ordination Meetings
• Contribution to 360̊ performance review and feedback process
• Support subcontract management processes - Notice to Commence, programme review & acceptance, EWN's, CE's, Contractor's Instructions

Additional Responsibilities:

• Quality
• Commercial
• Health & Safety
• Programme
• People Management

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering
• At least 6+ Years' Experience working on civil engineering project
• Working Towards Chartered Professional Certification
• SMSTS
• First Aid
• CSCS

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.

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