Senior Engineer /CRE-C

VolkerWessels UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Senior Engineer / CRE-C for Buildings in the Southern Renewals Enterprise, delivering building and station enhancement projects across Network Rail's Southern Route, including platform upgrades and accessibility works in an active railway environment.

Based at Basingstoke, Blackfriars or Gravesend, you will mentor engineers, manage delivery teams and coordinate with civils, M&E, track and signalling, ensuring NR standards compliance and safe,

Qualifications

• MEng/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as CRE and/or Temporary Works Coordinator in Rail, Buildings, Civil Engineering or Structures.
• Strong technical knowledge of station, platform, building or structural projects within rail.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Assistant Engineers.
• Manage direct delivery teams and subcontractors to achieve objectives safely and efficiently.
• Support commercial teams in cost control, change management and engineering efficiencies.

Skills

CRE-C

Rail experience

Station projects

Mentoring

Delivery leadership

HSE awareness

Contract knowledge

Design coordination

Tender preparation

NR standards

PTS certification

CSCS card

Education

MEng/BEng (Civil Engineering)

HNC/HND / Civil related

Construction Management

Tools

NR standards compliance

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 Outstanding opportunity for a Senior Engineer / CRE-C to join our Buildings team working within the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE).

This role can be based from any of our offices in Basingstoke, Blackfriars or Gravesend, supporting the delivery of a varied portfolio of building and station enhancement projects across Network Rail's Southern Route. The works will predominantly involve platform upgrades, station improvement schemes, accessibility enhancements and associated building works within the operational railway environment.

This presents an excellent opportunity for an existing CRE-C looking for their next challenge, or for an experienced engineer seeking to develop their career towards CRE accreditation whilst working on a diverse range of multidisciplinary projects.

About You

• MEng, BEng, Foundation Degree, HNC/HND, BTEC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience undertaking the role of CRE and/or Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) within a Rail, Buildings, Civil Engineering or Structures environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of station, platform, building or structural projects within the rail sector.
• Experience mentoring and developing Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Assistant Engineers.
• Ability to manage direct delivery teams and subcontractors to achieve project objectives safely and efficiently.
• Proven commitment to maintaining the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environmental performance.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and the ability to support commercial teams in cost control, change management and driving engineering efficiencies.
• Experience managing the integration of the buildings scope from design through construction, ensuring effective coordination with other disciplines including civils, M&E, track, signalling and operational stakeholders.
• Experience preparing tender scopes, technical specifications and engineering requirements for building and structural works.
• Ability to review designs and ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, relevant legislation and project requirements.
• PTS certification.
• CSCS card.

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.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional Information

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.