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VolkerWessels UK

Portsmouth

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 52,000

Full time

46 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave
Birthday day off
Buy additional leave
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work
Vouchers and discounts
Training opportunities
Family friendly policies
Employee Assistance
Flexible working
Mental health support
24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Site Engineer to work on the Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme, a flagship coastal infrastructure project delivering flood protection. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering high standards of safety, quality and programme performance.

As Site Engineer you will lead setting out, surveying, QA, RAMS, and coordination with subcontractors, designers and clients.

Qualifications

  • Experience as Site Engineer on civil, marine, infrastructure or environmental projects.
  • Strong setting out and surveying capabilities.
  • Knowledge of quality, health & safety practices.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Proactive attitude and desire to develop career.
  • Experience managing subcontractors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all setting out and dimensional control activities.
  • Ensure accurate surveying and maintain project control points.
  • Support temporary works planning and implementation.
  • Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Setting out
Surveying
Communication
Organisational skills
Proactive attitude
Managing subcontractors

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
ICE Incorporated/ Chartered status (progress)

Job description

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.

Are you an ambitious

Site Engineer looking to work on one of the UK's most prestigious coastal infrastructure projects?

VolkerStevin is seeking a motivated and talented Site Engineer to join our award-winning team on the

Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme, a flagship project within our

Environment Agency Framework. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nationally significant scheme that will help protect communities for generations to come, while developing your career with one of the UK's leading civil engineering contractors.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of construction activities across your section of the works. You'll be responsible for engineering controls, quality assurance, health and safety, programme delivery and supporting junior engineers, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all setting out and dimensional control activities.
  • Ensure accurate surveying, engineering controls and maintenance of project control points.
  • Support temporary works planning and implementation.
  • Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors.
Quality
  • Produce and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Raise and manage RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
  • Maintain accurate records including as-built information, site diaries and quality documentation.
  • Drive high standards of workmanship and compliance across your section of works.
Health, Safety & Environment
  • Champion a positive safety culture and support our Safety Ripple programme.
  • Contribute to RAMS, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and task briefings.
  • Ensure safe systems of work are followed and all required permits are in place.
  • Undertake duties including Temporary Works Supervisor and Existing Services Coordinator where required.
  • Support safety inspections, planning meetings and incident reporting.
Commercial & Programme
  • Measure completed works and maintain accurate project records.
  • Assist with material management and wastage control.
  • Identify risks, delays, Early Warnings and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support short and medium-term planning and monitor subcontractor performance.
  • Help ensure works are delivered in line with programme requirements.
Leadership & Teamwork
  • Support, mentor and develop junior engineers.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and site activities.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, designers, suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Promote collaboration and a high-performance team culture.
About You

We're looking for someone with:

  • Experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, marine, infrastructure, water or environmental projects.
  • Strong setting out and surveying capabilities.
  • Knowledge of quality, health & safety and construction best practice.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • A proactive attitude and desire to develop their career.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and delivering sections of work is advantageous.
About you
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects, with approximately 5 years' experience gained within infrastructure, water, marine, environmental or major construction schemes.
  • Working towards a relevant professional qualification (such as ICE Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status).
  • Strong setting out and surveying capabilities.
  • Knowledge of quality, health & safety and construction best practice.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • A proactive attitude and desire to develop their career.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and delivering sections of work is advantageous.

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 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
  • Flexible working opportunities

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

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.

Coastal Engineer Grade D-G - £27,254 to £41,771 per annum Coastal Project Engineer Grade H - £42,839 to £51,356 per annum

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