Project Engineer - Civils (CRE)

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Doncaster, Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

VolkerRail, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Project Engineer - Civils to lead civil engineering works on rail infrastructure projects across Doncaster and Newcastle. You will ensure delivery to approved designs, supervise site works, perform setting-out, and coordinate with Contractors and the wider project team to maintain safety and quality.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree or HND, rail sector experience, GPS/RTS surveying competence, a valid PTS card, and full UK driving

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Civil engineering experience in the rail sector.
• Competence with GPS and RTS surveying equipment.
• Must hold a valid PTS card and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical delivery and quality of civil engineering works on rail projects.
• Provide engineering assurance in line with designs, standards and project requirements.
• Review technical scopes and specifications; produce construction documentation and methodologies.
• Support site delivery and supervise contractors in civil works.
• Coordinate with wider project team and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Rail sector experience

GPS surveying

Leadership & communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree or HND

Tools

GPS/RTS equipment

Job description

Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) have extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK’s light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network. We are recognised as a market leader for the provision of renewal and minor enhancements services to the light rail sector and as a supplier of choice to the wider rail market.

Our specialist teams continue to offer high quality track construction, maintenance and renewals to a wide range of clients including: Nottingham Express Transit, Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram, and London Tramlink as well as a number of Major Contractors on the heavy rail network.

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer - Civils to join our Civils team, taking a leading role in the safe, high-quality delivery of civil engineering works on rail infrastructure projects based between Doncaster and Newcastle (But not limited to).

This role will involve:

• Maintaining technical delivery and quality of civil engineering works across rail projects.
• Providing engineering assurance, and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, standards, and project requirements
• Reviewing technical work scopes & specifications
• Producing construction documentation, and methodologies
• Support Construction teams and supervise contractors in delivering site civil engineering works
• Undertaking Setting-out, Toppo surveys and as-built surveys using GPS and RTS
• Supporting material procurement through producing take offs from detailed designs
• Coordinating with the wider project team, contractors, and other engineering disciplines, while supporting site delivery
• Enforcing quality, safety & engineering assurance on site

About you

You will be self-motivated, proactive and able to work under pressure while meeting demanding project deadlines. Strong problem-solving, communication, leader, and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will have:

• A degree, or HND in Civil Engineering
• Civil engineering experience in the rail sector
• A good understanding of Network Rail ‘Civil’ standards
• Experience acting in a Civils Project Engineer role, with suitable evidence of competence and delivery
• Must be competent at Setting out & surveying using GPS and RTS equipment
• Previous experience and competence acting as a Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator desirable but not a requirement
• A valid PTS Card
• Full UK driving licence
• Must be fully computer literate

Other

• • Project Engineers are expected to support the business on weekends &/or Nights as and where programme requirements dictate and be able to stay away where needed in line with company fatigue management regulations

Why work with us?

VolkerRail 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, VolkerRail 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
• 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
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support

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.You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels 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.

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.