Foreman

VolkerWessels Uk; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in the UK is looking for an experienced Foreman with rail experience to manage significant projects across the Southern Renewals Enterprise. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in railway project delivery, hold CSCS and PTS certifications, and have relevant civil engineering expertise. A competitive salary and a variety of benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus your birthday off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurants vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery within a railway environment.
• Relevant civil engineering and construction experience.
• Hold necessary certifications like CSCS and PTS.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple rail construction projects over a 10-year timeline.
• Manage station buildings, platform upgrades, and M&E works.
• Work collaboratively within the Buildings Portfolio.

Skills

Proven track record of successful project delivery within a rail environment

Relevant experience in multiple civil engineering activities

CSCS

PTS

Tools

Heavy plant operations

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services

We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We are looking to employ an experienced Foreman with rail experience to work on the Southern Renewals Enterprise.

The project will total 5+5 years of multiple individual schemes across Network Rail's Southern Route (Kent, Sussex & Wessex).

This role will work within the Buildings Portfolio, covering projects across Wessex (Hampshire).

Typically projects will include station buildings, platform construction, upgrades and extensions, canopies, footbridges including all types of M&E works.

About you

• Proven track record of successful project delivery within a rail environment
• Relevant experience in multiple civil engineering activities
• CSCS
• PTS
• Experience in heavy plant operations - desirable, not essential

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?

VolkerFitzpatrick 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, VolkerFitzpatrick 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.

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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.