Section Engineer

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

VolkerTrenchless Solutions (VTS) is a 50/50 joint venture between Visser & Smit Hanab (NL) and VolkerStevin Ltd who are both part of the VolkerWessels group. We have our own in-house engineering division, extensive range of HDD rigs, dedicated staff and being European leaders in executing simple to complex HDD projects. With the added value of our UK/NL partnership we are also able to provide civils and project management support to our specialist drilling activities in the UK to the highest standard.

We are looking for a site based Section Engineer reporting to the Site Agent delivering multiple trenchless crossings for the new power station at Sizewell C.

We are hiring! We have an additional requirement for a Section Engineer to join our team on our project at Sizewell C.

About you

• Responsibilities

  • HSEQ performance at site level to support Site Agent and Work Manager.
  • Quality performance at site level regarding standards of both workmanship and documentation.
  • Engineering controls and performance of site engineering teams including HDD drill rig set up.
  • Support management of supply chain during construction: progress, co-ordination and feedback
  • Responsible for the production, review and monitoring of construction methodology documentation including RAMS and ITP's to ensuring compliance with the company's quality management system and the employers requirements.
  • Responsible for production of as-built documentation from site.
  • Responsible for materials forecast, procurement and reconciliation.
  • Help collate and site data for inclusion in Daily Progress Reports.
  • Responsible for the adherence of project team to information management procedures and requirement.

  Key Skills

  • Previous experience of pipeline and /or utility sector including the use of trenchless techniques including Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD).
  • Management of safe systems of works and quality management.
  • Implementation of Permit to Excavate and Services coordination.
  • Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite.
  • Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering desirable.
  • 3-5year previous
  • Good communication skills with client representatives, site team and operatives
  • Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.
  • Full Driving Licence.

  Personal Skills

  • Ability to use initiative.
  • Integration into a wider construction team.
  • Discretion and confidentiality.
  • Time Management skills.

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?

VolkerStevin 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, VolkerStevin 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
• 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
• 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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Additional information

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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.