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The Role
VolkerWessels UK: Grounded, yet soaring.
At VolkerWessels UK people come first. Joining us means joining one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary engineering and construction contractors, delivering a vast breadth of innovative projects, and offering endless opportunities to grow.
Due to growth, we are looking to recruit a Sub Agent for a project at Heathrow Airport. As the Sub Agent you will deputise for the Site Agent and run the site engineering team, taking direct responsibility for sections of the project.
Key Accountabtilities
Support the Site Agent and deputise for short periods when the Site Agent is not available. The role is the first proper step towards a management role in construction. To move into this role the Senior engineer must have experience of the following:
High standards for implementing safety, quality and environmental including method statement briefings, site specific inductions and associated paperwork.
Work to own initiative with minimal supervision.
Record any service damage
Producing and monitoring detailed contract programmes in line with Planning Standards – 2 weekly, 4 weekly and good quality as builts
Good knowledge of construction outputs
Writing and/or reviewing detailed complex method statements
Managing parts of the cost plan
Assist in the procurement sub-contractors and suppliers
Deputising for the Site Manager
Chairing meetings with the Customer, Designer, Sub-contractor, Supplier and 3rd parties.
Manage contractual letters/correspondence
Write contractual letters/correspondence.
HSEQ management plan
Setting up and managing the office administration systems
Ordering and managing the installation of the site IT systems
Carry out the role of Temporary Works Coordinator and/or crane coordinatorSkills & Experience
Proven technical understanding
Organisational skills
Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM Regulations
Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work
Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues
CITB SMTS or equivalent
CSCSOther
A competitive salary plus excellent benefits package including healthcare, pension etc.We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of equality, diversity and inclusion. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
About Us
VolkerFitzpatrick is one of the leading engineering and construction companies in the UK and provide specialist building, civil engineering and rail expertise to a range of markets to provide a truly integrated service to clients.
We possess proven experience and deliver successful projects in a wide range of industries, including commercial, industrial, education, rail infrastructure and depots, airports, waste and energy.
Our teams of skilled and dedicated staff work closely with our clients to understand their requirements and objectives to deliver quality projects that are innovative, sustainable and exceed expectations.
Of upmost importance on all our sites and projects is the safety of our 850+ employees, our subcontractors and the communities in which we work.
VolkerFitzpatrick is part of VolkerWessels UK, a multi-disciplinary construction and civil engineering group operating across the UK in six operating companies