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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.

An exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our team at Sizewell C.

We are looking for a site based Senior Engineer reporting to the Site Agent delivering multiple trenchless crossings on land and in a marine environment for our project on Sizewell C.

Responsibilities

• Previous experience of heavy civils projects, preferably in the marine sector. Packages include; Jack-up barge operations, marine vessel operations (flat top, split hopper, multicat), dredging, piling, diving, structural steel fabrication.
• Performing the role of a temporary works supervisor / co-ordinator and exposure to implementing temporary works solutions. Ability to identify temporary works requirements, draft briefs and engage with design teams to solve challenges.
• Experience managing lifting operations, holds Appointed Person qualification ideally but not not essential.
• Ability to use AutoCAD and ideally SketchUp
• Ability to challenge permanent works designs and resolve problems to conclusion.
• Focused on driving value out of design and improving on subcontractor tendered costs.
• Ability to track, monitor and manage commercial and quality change events.
• Roles will be site based. Offices based in Woodbridge/Lowestoft.
• One of the roles may require offshore working, living aboard jack-up barge. Offshore rota to be confirmed.
• HSEQ performance at site level to support the Sub 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 heavy civils projects, preferably in the marine sector.
• 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.
  
  

• 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
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Construction

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