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.
An exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our team at Sizewell C.
We are looking for a site based Senior Engineer reporting to the Site Agent delivering multiple trenchless crossings on land and in a marine environment for our project on Sizewell C.
Responsibilities
- Previous experience of heavy civils projects, preferably in the marine sector. Packages include; Jack-up barge operations, marine vessel operations (flat top, split hopper, multicat), dredging, piling, diving, structural steel fabrication.
- Performing the role of a temporary works supervisor / co-ordinator and exposure to implementing temporary works solutions. Ability to identify temporary works requirements, draft briefs and engage with design teams to solve challenges.
- Experience managing lifting operations, holds Appointed Person qualification ideally but not not essential.
- Ability to use AutoCAD and ideally SketchUp
- Ability to challenge permanent works designs and resolve problems to conclusion.
- Focused on driving value out of design and improving on subcontractor tendered costs.
- Ability to track, monitor and manage commercial and quality change events.
- Roles will be site based. Offices based in Woodbridge/Lowestoft.
- One of the roles may require offshore working, living aboard jack-up barge. Offshore rota to be confirmed.
- HSEQ performance at site level to support the Sub Agent and Work Manager.
- Quality performance at site level regarding standards of both workmanship and documentation.
- Engineering controls and performance of site engineering teams including HDD drill rig set up.
- 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.
About you
- Key Skills
- Previous experience of heavy civils projects, preferably in the marine sector.
- Previous experience of pipeline and /or utility sector including the use of trenchless techniques including Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD).
- Management of safe systems of works and quality management.
- Implementation of Permit to Excavate and Services coordination.
- Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite.
- Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering desirable.
- 3-5year previous
- 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.
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 polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance 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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