Section Engineer

VolkerWessels; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Employee Assistance

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the Earthworks team on the Southern Renewals Enterprise rail framework. Based at Gravesend, you will take on on-site engineering responsibilities and lead delivery on railway projects across Kent.

You will develop plans, supervise site operations, and maintain safety, quality, and environmental standards while coordinating with stakeholders and the client and supporting professional development and chartership pathways.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering and/or HNC/HND.
• Experience delivering civil engineering infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of construction techniques and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities on site and take ownership of delivery.
• Manage earthworks and railway infrastructure projects within the team.
• Develop programmes, plan construction and coordinate site operations.
• Foster stakeholder and client relationships and maintain project controls.
• Promote safety, quality and environmental management and support professional development.

Skills

Civil engineering

Site supervision

Communication

Organisation

Driving licence

CSCS card

Temporary Works

Rail/earthworks experience

ICE membership pursuit

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

The Role

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. The Role We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our team working on the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), a major 10-year collaborative framework with Network Rail focused on enhancing and renewing railway infrastructure across the Southern Route. Working within our Earthworks team, you will be based from our Gravesend office and support the delivery of projects across Kent. This role is well suited to an engineer looking to take greater ownership of project delivery, lead engineering activities on site, and contribute to the successful execution of critical rail infrastructure works. This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your engineering and leadership capabilities while contributing to a long-term infrastructure programme. You will gain exposure to rail renewals and earthworks delivery, engineering management and team leadership, programme and construction planning, stakeholder and client relationships, commercial awareness and project controls, safety, quality and environmental management, and professional development and chartership support.

About you

We are looking for an individual who combines strong technical capability with a proactive approach to project delivery. Essential Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience delivering civil engineering infrastructure projects. Good understanding of construction techniques, engineering controls and project delivery processes. Experience supervising engineering activities and coordinating site operations. Strong communication and organisational skills. Ability to interpret design information and resolve technical issues on site. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Previous rail or earthworks experience. Knowledge of Network Rail standards and procedures. CSCS card. Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor training. Working towards or holding professional membership with ICE or a similar institution.

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
• Flexible working opportunities
• 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