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This is a fantastic opportunity to work at VVB, where our CORE values shape our behaviour and are apparent in everything we do. Not only are these values central to the entire VVB ethos, but each letter represents a pillar of our company vision. CORE Values
Who Are We?
VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Fire, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. We combine robust processes with specialist agility and prioritise the best interests of our clients, people, and environment.
About the Graduate Programme
Through our Learning & Development Programmes, we equip you with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to kickstart your career. In addition to your salary, you’ll benefit from a generous package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Travel expenses to locations outside your contracted site
- Perkbox (24/7 access to discounts, perks, wellbeing tools, and benefits)
- 3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme
- Private Medical Insurance (provided by BUPA), including an online private GP
- Pension scheme (4% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (3–4 days dedicated to Christmas shutdown)
What You’ll Gain From the Graduate Trainee Programme
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✔ Exposure to business operations and the infrastructure industry ✔ Project and initiative involvement, accelerating your development ✔ Access to Executive Leadership Team insights and mentorship ✔ A culture of networking with industry peers and colleagues across the sector
Key Responsibilities
Commercial
- Building cash forecasts
- Pricing Ce’s (instructions/communications)
- Writing contractual communications
- Producing CVRs (Contract Values Reports)
- Subcontractor account management
- Updating trackers and KPIs
- Creating material orders
- Managing GNRs (Goods Received Notes) & material orders
Engineering
- Reviewing designs/models
- Producing MCRs (Method Statement Optimization Documentation)
- Producing RFIs (Request For Information‘s)
- Answering RFIs
- Creating field change notices
- Updating trackers and KPIs
Planning
- Producing short-term programmes
- Writing project reports
- Conducting EV (Earned Value) analysis
- Reviewing productivity
- Risk management
Operations
- Field engineering
- Supporting construction management
- Producing management plans
- Managing labour allocation
- Updating key trackers such as:
- PURWR (Percentage Complete, Resources, Weeks Remaining)
- LOWWR (Late Ordered Work Remaining)
- Supporting plant operations & site inspections
Assurance
- Producing QA (Quality Assurance) paperwork
- Developing assurance certificates
- Creating O&M (Operations & Maintenance) manuals
- Asite development (ties to Anti-site operations)
- Raising RFIs, TQs (Technical Queries), and compiling registers
- NCR (Non-Conformance Report) investigation support & closeout
- Defect & snag management
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Requirements
Candidates for this role should hold one of the following degrees: 🔹 Construction Management 🔹 Engineering (Any Discipline) 🔹 Quantity Surveying
Alternatively, applicants with a BSc in another field demonstrating a keen interest in Construction or Engineering will also be considered.
Outplacement Note
This role will support exciting rail projects in London.
Diversity & Inclusion
VVB values a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees fairly, regardless of:
✖ Age ✖ Disability ✖ Gender reassignment ✖ Marriage/civil partnerships ✖ Pregnancy/maternity ✖ Race ✖ Religion/belief ✖ Sex ✖ Sexual orientation
VVB encourages employees to promote equality in employment and service delivery.
Ready to Join Us?
Is VVB the company you’d like to work for? Are you excited about joining our Graduate Training Programme? It’s your chance to embark on a fulfilling career within the Infrastructure Industry.
NO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES. Applications from qualified candidates welcome!
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