Senior Project Engineer – Track (CEM)

Company: VolkerWessels
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Location: Whitmore
Job Description:

VolkerRail Major Projects is an expert in collaborative working through joint ventures and alliance schemes. The SID team will own the renewals work bank, manage it at portfolio level and drive a transition to a production management ethos.

Responsibilities

  • Committed to the management of health, safety and the welfare of all personnel with respect to the project delivery.
  • Competent in managing the review and approval of health and safety documents (RA/WPP/TBS) in accordance with UK legislation, industry and company standards.
  • Preparation of quality reporting documents and other KPIs suitable for issue to Clients.
  • Actively contributing to forecasting mechanisms, as well as proactively managing delivery reporting and reforecasting where change occurs.
  • Engaged communicator willing to cooperate and coordinate with other delivery partners in a collaborative manner.
  • Providing weekly reports outlining work plans, forecasts and key achievements.
  • Proactive attitude towards recognising and addressing project issues, risks and opportunities.
  • Support both pricing and evaluating of subcontract construction works packages. This includes assessing technical work scopes, responsibilities of parties to contracts and evaluating integration of subcontractor delivery timescales into the wider project programme.
  • Maintaining full understanding of commercial aspects of the project and ensuring appropriate cost control measures.
  • Act as CEM for individual renewals as per the requirements of NR/L2/RSE/02009.

Qualifications

  • A degree or chartered membership of the Institute of Civil or Permanent Way Engineers.
  • An engineer experienced in the delivery of track renewals projects with prior experience of working in a construction environment.
  • Prior experience in the role of CEM.
  • Keen to develop career and role into cost, programme and people management with commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
  • An ability to work as an integral part of the construction team and undertake instructions from the multi-disciplinary Design Manager.
  • Articulate with excellent communication skills: able to explain reasoning to a wider audience and adjust approach where needed to take a wider perspective.
  • Safety critical position (PTS) – good, practical health and safety awareness.
  • Good attention to detail with a professional outlook.
  • Temporary works coordinator.
  • Full UK Drivers Licence.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
  • Private medical care
  • PensionLife 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
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Mental health, physical health and financial support
  • 24/7 Virtual GP service

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026