Senior Engineer

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary contractor in Winchester is seeking a Senior Engineer to contribute to a significant infrastructure project at the M3 Junction 9. The role involves overseeing the project's delivery, with a focus on coordination of extensive earthworks and construction tasks. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant engineering degree and possess experience in site engineering, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package will be offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave with additional day off for birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer / Section Engineer / Senior Engineer.
• Advantageous experience working on National Highways infrastructure.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful delivery of the project as a Senior Engineer.
• Integral part of the site team working on a major project.
• Manage tasks related to extensive earthworks and various structural constructions.

Skills

Site Engineer experience

Construction management knowledge

Communication skills

Can-do attitude

Education

MEng / BEng / Foundation Degree / BTEC / Degree in Civil Engineering

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join the team working on a major project at the M3 Junction 9 near Winchester.

As the Senior Engineer you will play an integral part of the site team, being responsible for the successful delivery of the project.

The scheme comprises of 330,000m3 of earthworks of which approximately 50,000m3 requires modification. 2 x 125m long Underpasses that will be constructed using the top down method with contiguous pile walls, 2 x 45m span steel gyratory bridges with piled FRC abutments, 35m span steel truss footbridge with piled FRC abutments, 4 x subways, 1 x super span gantry, 1 x long span gantry and 9 VMS signs as well as significant drainage, communications and other minor retaining structures.

About you

You will hold a MEng / BEng / Foundation Degree / BTEC / Degree in Civil Engineering.

You will have gained experience as a Site Engineer / Section Engineer / Senior Engineer.

Experience working on National Highways infrastructure would be advantageous.

You will possess knowledge and understanding of construction management.

You will be a good communicator with a can-do attitude. 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.

Benefits

• 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 policies 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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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.

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