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.
We have a a fantastic opportunity for a Piling engineer to join our specialist business, Volker Ground Engineering. You will be be site based with flexibility to work nationwide on or projects.
You will be responsible for all engineering duties and ensuring any engineers under their control complete their duties. Educate and mentor the engineering team. They will also input into RAMS, temporary works briefs, ITP’s, weekly progress and planning updates, NCR’s, TQs and Early Warnings.
All of the above (and below) is applicable for self-delivery and subcontracted works.
About you
- Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering
- 5 Years’ Experience
- Working Towards Professional Certification
Accountable for:
- SHE performance at site level to support Line Manager.
- Quality performance at site level with regard to standards of both workmanship and documentation.
- Accuracy of engineering controls and performance and management of site engineering team.
Responsible for:
Dimensional control
- Ensure timely and accurate dimensional control for the construction of the works.
- Ensure that accurate setting-out and control is provided and checked (VS direct or subcontractors):
- Establish accurate and clear setting-out on the ground.
- Communicate clearly to the subcontract personnel operatives what the setting-out is and how it should be used.
- Set-out in advance so that time is available to carry out any secondary checks.
- Maintain the long-term setting out.
- Maintain project stations.
- Instrument calibration and testing
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.
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.