VVB Engineering

VVB Engineering’s, Stuart Quarterman MCIOB, MIET, LCGI, MinstLM presented at the ITA COSUF 6th Bi-Annual Tunnel Safety Forum in Brussels where he shared our approach to systems led infrastructure projects and the challenges we faced upgrading the Blackwall Northbound tunnel.

This year’s conference allowed a wide range of experts to share their experiences and to discuss best practice, tunnel safety and innovations from around the world.

The ITA COSUF is the Centre of Excellence for world-wide exchange of information and know-how on operational safety, security, and application of technology in underground spaces.

A great conference to attend, connecting with like-minded individuals.

To learn more about Systems-Led Infrastructure, read our feature article in the The Times's Future of Infrastructure report by clicking on the link below:

https://lnkd.in/dGyV-4c3

WE ARE RECRUITING!

Trainee H&S Advisor

Our Trainee Programme.

As a trainee at VVB, we’ll equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need to become a qualified H&S Advisor. We’ll reward you with a starting salary of £18,000 - £21,000 a year. And on top of your salary, you’ll also have access to employee benefits package.

This is a three-year programme, where you can look forward to:

-A work-based learning programme designed to provide you with maximum exposure to our business and the wider infrastructure industry
-Achieving nationally recognised qualifications in Health and Safety Management along with site-based competencies which are industry recognised.
-A defined development route to achieve Chartered Status with the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
-Getting involved in a range of projects and initiatives on top of your everyday role, giving you the chance to develop at a fast pace
-Exposure to our Executive Leadership Team and a unique opportunity to learn from colleagues leading our business
-Building your professional network working with colleagues from across the infrastructure industry
-Understanding of legal duties and compliance regarding Health, Safety, and the environment

The role.

The H&S Advisor is responsible for assisting the existing SSW Team in providing health, safety and environmental advice and support to sites and office locations creating an ethos of collaboration and shared purpose between the Safe, Sustainability, Wellbeing Function and other VVB employees and functions.

Key Responsibilities.

-Providing health, safety, and environmental advice to our infrastructure-based projects
-Writing health, safety, and environmental based reports from our systems such as Notify, Power BI and A-Site
-Assisting in the flow of and where required produce health, safety and environmental based information required for projects and offices such as toolbox talks, presentations, records, and communications
-Assisting with campaigns linked to Safe, Sustainable or Wellbeing
-Co-ordination of internal and external training, briefings, meetings, and other activities linked to project delivery
-Assisting the SSW Team with inspections, audits and relevant information linked to these
-Supporting and updating the health, safety, and environmental elements of VVB intranet ‘CORE’
-Engaging and working with our customers and other contractors' health and safety teams as appropriate

Key Qualifications.

-5 GCSE’s A*- C or 8 to 4 including English and Maths or equivalent

Key Skills.

-IT skills
-Written skills I.e. report writing, communication to employees
-Planning skills (Time and workload)

What we offer..

-Competitive salaries and yearly appraisals
-Travel expenses to locations outside of your contracted location
-Perkbox giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts and wellbeing tools
-3 x Life Assurancecovered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme, provided by Canada Life
-Private Medical Insurance scheme, provided by BUPA, inclusive of an online private GP
-Pension scheme (4% ER and 5% EE)
-25 days holiday + bank holidays (3-4 to be used for Christmas shut down)

This role’s contracted location will be at a VVB Office Location. You will be required to travel to sites and offices as and when required, in line with COVID-19 guidelines.

VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, s*x or s*xual orientation.All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.

Does VVB sound like a company you would like to work for? Do you want to be part of our trainee programme which will provide you a career in health and safety within the Infrastructure Industry? Follow the link below and complete our Trainee Programme application form

https://vvbengineering.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/129417?aisId=12&rmId=3230&src=3

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The Commercial and Procurement Team are hiring!

Following the growth of the business on the back of some recent new projects secured, we have some exciting opportunities at VVB within the Commercial and Procurement Team.

Our Commercial and Procurement Team are an integral and valued part of the business and with the growth comes opportunity for our people. We are looking for professionals who would like to be part of a results driven, fast paced, hard-working team and are looking for a career with progression, recognition and reward. We are committed to the development of our people with dedicated self-delivered monthly Commercial and Procurement training sessions and an RICS APC programme delivered by an RICS assessor to help our professionals achieve their chartership. Although Mechanical and Engineering experience is desired, our main focus is on commercial acumen, behaviours and ambition and will consider candidates from all sectors within the construction industry.

The current vacancies available are:
Transportation Sector (Rail and Highways)
• Senior Commercial Manager
• Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Quantity Surveyor (Highways)
Power and Utilities Sector
• Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Quantity Surveyor
• Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Procurement
• Buyer/Senior Buyer
• Procurement Manager

VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment.

Our CORE Values are important to us, and are part of everything we do.

C – Care & Collaboration
O – Opportunity & Ownership
R – Responsibility & Respect
E – Excellence & End Result Focus

Are you interested in working for VVB’s Commercial and Procurement Team?

Please visit our website to complete an application form - VVB Engineering - Career site (vvb-eng.com)

VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment.

At VVB, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Planner. A key role within the department of Planning ensures that the Tunnelling / Power Projects are given necessary support during design, installation and handover to perform at its optimum level from a delivery, commercial, financial and resource perspective.

VVB Website - vvb-eng.com

Careers Microsite - https://careers.vvb-eng.com/vacancies

Core Values - https://vvb-eng.com/who-we-are/

Key Responsibilities

- Review sector wide tenders and prepare tender programs for small to medium size tenders and provide support to Head of planning in road sector tenders.
- Preparing Cost & Resource loaded programmes covering Complete Scope of works as per Contract.
- Create / Maintain a Robust logically linked, cost & resource loaded programme on the project.
- Preparing Programmes and progress narratives for all updated Programmes.
- Carry Out Resource Leveling & resource forecast to assist with labor forecast regularly.
- Ensure the team provide comprehensive programme updates, reviewing work before it is submitted.
- Updating Project programme on weekly basis & issue progress dashboard. Prepare / Submit Weekly Site Progress Photo Reports.
- Carrying Out impact assessment and presenting delay programmes, cause & effect programmes.
- Supporting Planning Team by carrying out similar duties on VVB Projects nationally as requested by the Head of Planning.
- Implementing & maintaining the VVB Planning Standards on all Project Programmes.

What we are looking for..

Can evidence substantial career experience in planning.
NVQ/HNC or equivalent.
Be a competent and have experience in the production of planning related documentation.
Previously worked within the infrastructure environment (utilities/civils etc)
Understanding the importance of achieving customer satisfaction by maintaining the highest level of standards.
Experience and detailed knowledge of planning software and its operational requirements.
Be aware of the inter-discipline requirements of design and construct projects.
Collaborative work approach.
Decisive and works well under pressure.
Flexible, ‘can do’ attitude in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to liaise on technical matters at all levels.
This role will be based in London but you will be required to travel to sites and offices as and when required, in line with COVID-19 guidelines. In return we offer a competitive salary and package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, pension scheme and more!

VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, s*x or s*xual orientation.

All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.

NO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.