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Site Engineer

Southsea, United KingdomFull-timeSenior · 5+ yearsSite Engineer

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  • civil engineering
  • setting out
  • surveying
  • dimensional control

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What you'll do

  • Lead all setting out and dimensional control activities.
  • Ensure accurate surveying, engineering controls and maintenance of project control points.
  • Support temporary works planning and implementation.
  • Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors.
  • Produce and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Raise and manage RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
  • Maintain accurate records including as-built information, site diaries and quality documentation.
  • Drive high standards of workmanship and compliance across your section of works.
  • Champion a positive safety culture and support our Safety Ripple programme.
  • Contribute to RAMS, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and task briefings.
  • Ensure safe systems of work are followed and all required permits are in place.
  • Undertake duties including Temporary Works Supervisor and Existing Services Coordinator where required.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects, with approximately 5 years' experience gained within infrastructure, water, marine, environmental or major construction schemes.
  • Strong setting out and surveying capabilities.
  • Knowledge of quality, health & safety and construction best practice.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • A proactive attitude and desire to develop their career.

Nice to have

  • Working towards a relevant professional qualification (such as ICE Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status).
  • Experience managing subcontractors and delivering sections of work is advantageous.

Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.

Full description from employer

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.

Site Engineer

Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme | Environment Agency Framework | VolkerStevin

Are you an ambitious Site Engineer looking to work on one of the UK's most prestigious coastal infrastructure projects?

VolkerStevin is seeking a motivated and talented Site Engineer to join our award-winning team on the Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme, a flagship project within our Environment Agency Framework. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nationally significant scheme that will help protect communities for generations to come, while developing your career with one of the UK's leading civil engineering contractors.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of construction activities across your section of the works. You'll be responsible for engineering controls, quality assurance, health and safety, programme delivery and supporting junior engineers, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Construction

  • Lead all setting out and dimensional control activities.
  • Ensure accurate surveying, engineering controls and maintenance of project control points.
  • Support temporary works planning and implementation.
  • Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors.

Quality

  • Produce and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Raise and manage RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
  • Maintain accurate records including as-built information, site diaries and quality documentation.
  • Drive high standards of workmanship and compliance across your section of works.

Health, Safety & Environment

  • Champion a positive safety culture and support our Safety Ripple programme.
  • Contribute to RAMS, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and task briefings.
  • Ensure safe systems of work are followed and all required permits are in place.
  • Undertake duties including Temporary Works Supervisor and Existing Services Coordinator where required.
  • Support safety inspections, planning meetings and incident reporting.

Commercial & Programme

  • Measure completed works and maintain accurate project records.
  • Assist with material management and wastage control.
  • Identify risks, delays, Early Warnings and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support short and medium-term planning and monitor subcontractor performance.
  • Help ensure works are delivered in line with programme requirements.

Leadership & Teamwork

  • Support, mentor and develop junior engineers.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and site activities.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, designers, suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Promote collaboration and a high-performance team culture.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

  • Experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, marine, infrastructure, water or environmental projects.
  • Strong setting out and surveying capabilities.
  • Knowledge of quality, health & safety and construction best practice.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • A proactive attitude and desire to develop their career.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and delivering sections of work is advantageous.

 

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and contribute to a project that will leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join VolkerStevin at Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme.

About you

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects, with approximately 5 years' experience gained within infrastructure, water, marine, environmental or major construction schemes.
  • Working towards a relevant professional qualification (such as ICE Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status).
  • Strong setting out and surveying capabilities.
  • Knowledge of quality, health & safety and construction best practice.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • A proactive attitude and desire to develop their career.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and delivering sections of work is advantageous.

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
  • 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
  • Flexible working opportunities
    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 careers@volkerwessels.co.uk

Additional information

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 to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk

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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