Sub Agent - Marine

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.

The Marine Sub Agent / Agent is an integral member of the VolkerMarine Services Team; the team being responsible for the effective and efficient running of the marine department from work winning through to the delivery of projects. It is expected that the Marine Sub Agent / Agent will act in a professional and responsible way at all times maintaining good working relations with client, designers, site management, our chain of sub-contractors, suppliers and with the general public.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Pre-Contract

• Engage with clients from initial enquiry to understand requirements and propose suitable solutions utilising but not limited to Linkflote and plastic pontoons
• Build quotations for proposed hire / sale
• Create SketchUp models of proposed works including build sequences when required
• Create CAD drawings of linkflote set ups and other steelwork to be sent out for pricing
• Create material lists for procurement to price and source, supporting them with any queries
• Build up pricing documents for more detailed proposals including fabrication elements considering material, labour, transport, design costs, etc.
• Engage with suppliers and sub-contractors during the pricing of jobs
• Create Hire Contract Agreements and support any commercial queries where required

1. PROJECT DELIVERY

• Produce handover pack, brief the delivery teams on the job requirements.
• Produce programmes for external and internal use to track progress on projects and ensure they are delivered on time
• Produce SketchUp drawings and CAD drawings for supporting the fabrication/installation team and for the client upon request
• Maintain drawing register
• Support in tracking project costs
• Request task orders for getting design work completed
• Assist the Marine installation teams with RAMS
• Support with required paperwork and admin associated with hire and sale jobs
• Assist commercial team with any request for evidence or information on costs to support with CE's and EWN's
• Request and check monthly invoicing when required

Keep accurate and up to date records:

• Assist in the maintenance of documents in accordance with QA procedures.
• Maintain records as required
• Support in the maintenance of the teams filing structure

Site Management Plan

• Be fully aware of your own responsibilities within the S.M.P, as agreed in the allocation of responsibilities meeting.
• Ensure all aspects of the project are managed responsibly and are consistent with the aims of the client with specific regard to HSEQ
• Be aware of responsibilities of others
• Raise any risks or concerns at the earliest opportunity

Health and Safety

• Be fully aware of the Company's Health and Safety policy
• Be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and of others
• Ensure Sub Contractors comply with company standards, giving inductions when required
• Contribute and produce RAMS
• Complete COSHH assessments
• Support safety ripple related activities.

About you

• Marine background / knowledge would be desirable
• Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD, SketchUp and Microsoft suite
• Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering desirable.
• Minimum of 3-5 years varied site experience in Civil Engineering.
• Successful achievement of specific ICE attributes
• Full Driving Licence

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.