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Sub Agent

£16.5 - £19.2 per hourEstimated
Full-time

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.

VolkerStevin are hiring!

We're looking for talented Sub Agents to join our growing team and play a key role on our flagship framework in Plymouth . With multiple opportunities available, this is your chance to contribute to a high-profile, long-term programme delivering complex and rewarding civil engineering works.

As a Sub Agent at VolkerStevin, you'll be an integral part of our site teams , providing both technical support and leadership . Acting as the vital link between engineering teams, Site Agents, and Project Managers, you'll help ensure smooth delivery, strong collaboration, and successful project outcomes.

What you'll be part of
  • A major, flagship framework with long-term security and opportunity
  • A collaborative environment where engineering excellence meets strong leadership
  • Complex and varied civil engineering works that will challenge and develop your skills

To be considered for the position its essential that you are able to gain Security Clearance - 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.

Key Accountabilities:

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
  • 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 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
  • Progress Review/Co-Ordination Meetings
  • Support subcontract management processes - Notice to Commence, programme review & acceptance, EWN's, CE's, Contractor's Instructions

Quality

Commercial

Health & Safety

Programme

People Management

About you

  • Technical qualification (example Degree in civil engineering or HND)
  • Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering
  • At least 6+ Years' Experience in heavy civil engineering
  • Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work
  • Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues
  • Experience in civil engineering

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
  • Flexible working opportunities
    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.

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

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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