Senior Project Manager

Overview

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business delivering complex and innovative engineering solutions across sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. We collaborate with the group\''s business units to provide an integrated, multidisciplinary service.We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with HDD experience to join our growing team. VolkerTrenchless Solutions / VolkerEnergy is the place for you, so get in touch!VolkerTrenchless Solutions (VTS) is a collaboration of Hanab Project (NL) and VolkerStevin Infrastructure Ltd, established to deliver major trenchless projects in the UK. We have an in-house engineering division, an extensive range of HDD rigs, dedicated staff, and are leaders in executing simple to complex HDD projects. The UK/NL partnership enables us to provide civils and project management support to our specialist drilling activities in the UK to the highest standard.Responsibilities

Pre-Construction and Early Contractor Involvement

Provide precontract support in pricing works and challenge UK and NL-based pricing to form robust tender offers including working methods and engineering solutions.Coordinate and bid manage major HDD projects including framework schemes, sea outfalls and cable landfall for windfarms and EHV interconnectors.Liaise with the Pre-contract department of Hanab Projects for tenders in the UK.Assist the VolkerStevin procurement team with developing HDD standards for supply chain procurement of minor HDD subcontracted works.Drive the incorporation and promotion of best practice in HDD drilling throughout all HDD works carried out by Volker Stevin Group in the UK.

Construction

HSEQ performance — driving best practice and ensuring compliance with company policy; provide technical and operational support to all aspects of VTS UK projects (including live drilling projects and ECI works), supporting Project Managers and the UK Operations Manager.Assist with the recruitment of UK-based drilling personnel.Provide liaison with the technical department of Hanab Projects and the UK team to agree working methods and engineering solutions.Coordinate with the operational drilling department, core team members and drill teams, spreading and collating best practice.Supply chain engagement, management and audit (ducting, tooling, rigs, guidance, water, welding, etc.); Supply Chain Manager in VS to support this.HSEQ performance at site level to support Site Agent and Work Manager.Quality performance at site level regarding standards of workmanship and documentation.Engineering controls and performance of site engineering teams including HDD drill rig setup.Support management of supply chain during construction: progress, coordination and feedback.Responsible for the production, review and monitoring of construction methodology documentation including RAMS and ITPs to ensure compliance with the company\''s quality management system and the employers\'' requirements.Responsible for production of as-built documentation from site.Responsible for materials forecast, procurement and reconciliation.Help collate site data for inclusion in Daily Progress Reports.Ensure project team adheres to information management procedures and requirements.

Business Development and Client Facing

Represent Volker Wessels Group at UKSTT, attend industry events.Support business development of the VTS brand.Prepare technical presentations, identify client needs and scope projects.

About you

Key Skills

Experience of managing heavy civil engineering projects in the UK and/or overseas, preferably within a Tier 1 contractor environment.Previous experience of pipeline and/or utility sectors including trenchless techniques (HDD).Management of safe systems of work and quality management.Implementation of Permit to Excavate and Services coordination.Excellent IT knowledge including AUTOCAD and Microsoft Office suite.Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering desirable.Member of a professional institution (MCIOB, ICE or similar).Good communication skills with client representatives, site teams and operatives.Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion.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, a multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across civil 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 can provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognizing the value we place on our employees.Benefits include:Competitive salaryCompetitive annual leave with an additional day off on your birthdayOption to buy additional annual leavePrivate medical carePensionLife AssuranceCycle to Work schemeShopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards and discountsTraining and development opportunities with comprehensive skills-based trainingFamily-friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental health, physical health, and financial support24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respectWe believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.If you need support with your application, please contact us at [contact info].Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly. We will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this 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. All inquiries should be directed to VolkerWessels UK.VolkerWessels UK is committed to healthy, safe and productive working conditions; a drugs and alcohol screening is mandatory for all ..... full job details .....