Site Agent

VolkerTrenchless Solutions (VTS) is a 50/50 joint venture between Visser & Smit Hanab (NL) and VolkerStevin Ltd who are both part of the VolkerWessels group. We have our own in-house engineering division, extensive range of HDD rigs, dedicated staff and being European leaders in executing simple to complex HDD projects. With the added value of our UK/NL partnership we are also able to provide civils and project management support to our specialist drilling activities in the UK to the highest standard.

We are looking for a Site Agent to assist with delivering multiple trenchless crossings for the Hornsea 3 onshore cable route of behalf of Orsted. The project, based in Norfolk, extends from the export cable landfall near Weybourne on the North Norfolk coast to the substation near Swardeston, West of Norwich.

Key accountabilities

Accountable for:

• SHEQ performance of the site.
• Identification of change / risk / opportunity and feedback to Portfolio 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 third-party liaison during the construction-phase (including enabling works) - supported by the third party/customer team.
• Accountable for production & issue of Weekly Progress Reports of the site from a SHEQ perspective.

Responsible for:

• Delivering the works safely, with overall responsibility for management of the site, including both civils construction and MEICA installation works:
• Ensure that the site’s culture, engagement and standards follow the principles of Safety Ripple through the seven pillars and all project team members align with it.
• 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
• 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 both of these documents are reviewed and kept updated throughout the lifecycle of the construction-phase.
• Ensure that all UU Works Authorisations are in place, and that adequate measures are in place to segregate activities from UU operational activities where applicable. Agree where HAZCON Meetings are required with the UU Construction Supervisor and ensure these are held prior to works commencing – typically where there is an interface with UU existing operational assets.

Skills & experience

• Previous experience of setting out on civil engineering projects
• Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering
• Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance
• Experience of running reports and ensuring accurate record keeping
• Ability to communicate with client representatives, site team and operatives
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion

Location

Norwich Head Office

HDD works sites in Norfolk