Section Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our Earthworks team based from the Gravesend office, supporting the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) on railway infrastructure projects across Kent. You will take ownership of on-site delivery, lead engineering activities, manage interfaces with stakeholders and clients, and contribute to the long-term rail programme.

The role offers exposure to rail renewals, earthworks delivery, project controls, safety and quality

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret design information and resolve on-site issues.
• Full UK driving licence; CSCS card.
• Desirable rail or earthworks experience; knowledge of Network Rail standards.
• Working towards or holding ICE membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site engineering activities and supervise site operations.
• Support delivery of railway infrastructure projects and renewals.
• Coordinate engineering team, plan construction and risk controls.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure safety, quality and environmental management.

Skills

Site supervision

Design interpretation

Project delivery

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

CSCS card

ICE membership

Temporary Works Coordinator training

Rail/earthworks experience

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent (HNC/HND)

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.

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

• 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 thrive.

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.

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