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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.
VolkerStevin are hiring!
We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team on a major project in Plymouth. This is more than just your next role – it’s a chance to be part of a long-term framework, delivering vital infrastructure that combines both land and marine civil engineering works.
This project offers real variety and technical challenge, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to further develop their expertise across complex, multidisciplinary environments.
This position requires full Security clearance and you must be a UK National to be successful.
Overview
Responsible for all engineering duties and ensuring the engineers under their control complete their duties. Educate and mentor the engineering team. They will also produce RAMS, temporary works briefs, ITP’s, weekly progress and planning updates, NCR’s, TQs and Early Warnings. The Senior Engineer may also be required to manage low complexity or short duration projects (typically preconstruction site investigation/survey activities and enabling works).
All of the above (and below) is applicable for self-delivery and subcontracted works.
Key Accountabilities
Accountable for:
SHE performance at site level to support Site Agent. Quality performance at site level with regard to standards of both workmanship and documentation. Accuracy of engineering controls and performance and management of site engineering team. Management of supply chain during construction: progress review / co-ordination / 360̊ degree review and feedback.
Responsibilities
Quality performance at site level regarding standards of both workmanship and documentation. Support management of supply chain during construction: progress, co-ordination and feedback Responsible for the production, review and monitoring of construction methodology documentation including RAMS and ITP's to ensuring 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 and site data for inclusion in Daily Progress Reports. Responsible for the adherence of project team to information management procedures and requirement
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Quality
Undertake buildability reviews of the design information Manage the production and implement the Inspection and Test Plan (ITPs) for your section of the works Manage the Request For Information (RFIs) Responsible for production of as-built documentation from site. Keep accurate records- diaries, photographs, marked up drawings, etc and ensure engineering team do the same. Ensure that For Construction drawings are available and checked at least two weeks prior to implementation. Be responsible for the correct implementation of the quality management system, where it affects your daily activities. Be aware of responsibilities from the Quality policies and support the implementation of Quality Ripple: Champion best practice including new and advancing technology. Assist in the management of the SMP: Be aware of your own and the engineers’ responsibilities within the SMP. Commercial
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About You
Technical qualification (example Degree in civil engineering or HND) Proven technical organisational skills Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues Experience in civil engineering
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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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 polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance Flexible working opportunities programme 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.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
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 to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
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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