VolkerWessels UK
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Senior Engineer
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.
Location: Helensburgh, Scotland
Employment Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Framework Project
Security Clearance Required: UK Nationals Only
Join VolkerStevin and Help Deliver Critical Infrastructure
VolkerStevin is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team on a prestigious long-term framework in Helensburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering complex civil engineering works while mentoring engineers and driving excellence in safety, quality and project delivery. Due to the nature of the project, applicants must be UK Nationals and eligible to obtain the required Security Clearance.
About the Role
As Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading engineering activities across your section of works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll support and develop engineers within your team while managing key engineering, planning and quality processes.
The role may also include managing low-complexity or short-duration projects such as site investigations, surveys and enabling works. Responsibilities apply across both self-delivered and subcontracted works.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Project Delivery
- Lead and coordinate engineering activities on site.
- Mentor and develop engineers within your team.
- Produce and manage RAMS, Temporary Works Briefs, ITPs, NCRs, Technical Queries, Early Warnings and progress updates.
- Support the management of the supply chain, ensuring effective coordination and performance.
- Manage material forecasting, procurement and reconciliation.
- Contribute to planning, progress reporting and information management compliance.
- Ensure high standards of workmanship and documentation.
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Quality
- Undertake buildability reviews and support efficient project delivery.
- Produce, implement and monitor Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Manage Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Maintain accurate site records, drawings, diaries and photographic evidence.
- Ensure as-built documentation is produced and maintained.
- Raise, manage and close out NCRs.
- Support project quality objectives and quality management systems.
- Promote best practice, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Share lessons learned and support ongoing development across the engineering team.
Health & Safety
- Champion a positive safety culture and lead by example.
- Produce, review and monitor RAMS.
- Perform the role of Existing Services Coordinator where required.
- Undertake Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator duties.
- Be capable of acting as Appointed Person for Lifting.
- Ensure compliance with permits, procedures and HSEQS requirements.
- Support risk assessments, task briefings and health & safety planning.
- Actively participate in the VolkerStevin Safety Ripple programme.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a Senior Engineer role within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering best practice.
- Experience producing and managing RAMS, ITPs and quality documentation.
- Knowledge of temporary works, quality systems and site engineering controls.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
About you
- Management of safe systems of works and quality management.
- Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite.
- Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering desirable.
- Good communication skills with client representatives, site team and operatives
- Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to 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.
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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 policies including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance
- Flexible working opportunities
- 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.
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