Section Engineer

VolkerWessels

United States

Remote

USD 60,000 - 86,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our Gravesend-based team supporting the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) rail programme across Kent. You will take ownership of delivery, lead on-site engineering activities and work within the Earthworks team to ensure successful execution of Civil infrastructure works.

The role offers development into leadership, strong client engagement and exposure to multi-disciplinary project controls, safety, and environmental management within a

Qualifications

Must have a degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
Experience delivering civil engineering infrastructure projects.
Ability to interpret design information and resolve technical issues on site.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering activities on site and coordinate site operations.
Support delivery of civil engineering infrastructure projects across the Kent region.
Develop on-site plans, monitor safety, quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Civil engineering degree

Civil infrastructure projects

Construction techniques

Site supervision

Communication skills

Design interpretation

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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.

We are looking for an individual who combines strong technical capability with a proactive approach to project delivery. Essential

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.

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., 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 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.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: