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 have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join the team on our Water framework. The initial project of works will be on the Windermere and surrounding area portfolio.
Responsible For
- Responsible for production / review / monitoring of RAMS / ITP's to ensure compliance.
- Responsible for production of as-built documentation from site.
- Responsible for materials forecast / procurement and reconciliation.
- Responsible for production & issue of Weekly Progress Reports.
- Pre-Construction:
- Identify that all information is available and current so as not to incur delays to construction programme
- Agree programme of works with site management and ensure early action to avoid delay and minimise problems
- Ensure engineering team members have the correct training and understanding of HSE and quality management requirements
- Ensure the engineering team are fully aware of the company’s HSEQ policy and requirements
- Construction:
- Support the planning of the works to ensure awareness of when setting-out control is required.
- Implement Inspection & Test Plans and monitor.
- Identify information requirements in good time to meet plan.
- Keep accurate records of as-built dates in diaries and on construction drawings. Ensure the Engineers do likewise.
- Keep accurate records of events affecting the programme or disrupting the work (risk events, delays, errors, etc.). Communicate on a timely basis any such event to the Agent/Sub-Agent and a member of the commercial team.
- Ensure the weekly / fortnightly / short term construction programmes are fully understood and brief the engineers on their relevant section of works. Attend collaborative planning sessions as required.
- Ensure that IFC drawings are available and checked at least two weeks prior to implementation.
- Ensure that accurate setting-out and control is provided:
- Establish accurate and clear setting-out on the ground.
- Communicate clearly to the subcontract personnel operatives what the setting-out is and how it should be used.
- Set-out in advance so that time is available to carry out any secondary checks.
- Maintain the long-term setting out.
- Maintain project stations.
- Instrument calibration and testing
- Maintain accurate wastage reports and keep the Agent, Sub Agent, Project Manager and commercial team informed of findings.
- Assist in the management of the SMP:
- Be aware of your own and the engineers’ responsibilities within the SMP.
- Carry out spot checks personally to ensure that the project processes / systems are on track.
- Agree actions with the Agent / Sub Agent.
- Carry out designated responsibilities from the SMP.
- Management of site engineering team:
- Allocate sections of works and setting-out tasks.
- Encourage any interest in engineering by taking time out to explain in more detail.
- Provide guidance to the engineers on the best way to carry out their works, share knowledge and experience to help them develop.
- Be aware of responsibilities from the HSE policies:
About You
- Previous experience in the Water sector or Heavy civil engineering.
- 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.
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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