Senior Engineer
Volkerwessels Uk
Senior Engineer supervising trenchless civil works and marine operations at Sizewell C.
28 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sizewell, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Rail
Highways
Aviation
Ports
Defence
Energy
Water
Role
What you would be doing
information management
safety management
as-built docs
methodology docs
engineering controls
materials forecast
- Responsible for the adherence of project team to information management procedures and requirement.
- Management of safe systems of works and quality management.
- Responsible for production of as-built documentation from site.
- 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.
- Engineering controls and performance of site engineering teams including HDD drill rig set up.
- Help collate and site data for inclusion in Daily Progress Reports.
- Responsible for materials forecast, procurement and reconciliation.
- Support management of supply chain during construction: progress, co-ordination and feedback
What you bring
autocad
sketchup
civil engineering
driving licence
hdd
communication
- HSEQ performance at site level to support the Sub Agent and Work Manager.
- Full Driving Licence.
- Ability to track, monitor and manage commercial and quality change events.
- Ability to challenge permanent works designs and resolve problems to conclusion.
- Implementation of Permit to Excavate and Services coordination.
- Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering desirable.
- Previous experience of heavy civils projects, preferably in the marine sector.
- Experience managing lifting operations, holds Appointed Person qualification ideally but not not essential.
- Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite.
- 3-5year previous
- 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.
- One of the roles may require offshore working, living aboard jack-up barge. Offshore rota to be confirmed.
- Previous experience of pipeline and /or utility sector including the use of trenchless techniques including Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD).
- Ability to use AutoCAD and ideally SketchUp
- Good communication skills with client representatives, site team and operatives
- 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.
- Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Competitive salary
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Private medical care
- Life Assurance
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Employee Assistance programme
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Security clearance- mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all staff.
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Company
Overview
€5 billion parent
European backing
Backed by the €5 billion European parent company, providing substantial financial support for ambitious infrastructure projects.
£700M turnover
Annual revenue
Achieves a £700 million annual turnover, reflecting its significant role in the UK infrastructure sector.
- Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots.
- Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects.
- Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes.
- Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery.
- Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale.
- A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.
- Integrity: We are open and honest; our business is ethically and morally strong and each of us is accountable.
- Passion: We are committed in heart and mind and enjoy what we do.
- Innovation: We strive to be ahead of the game by continually improving the way we do things for ourselves and our clients.
- Collaboration: We collaborate in all aspects of our business, we work as a team to take advantage of our collective genius so that we succeed together.
- Winning: We never settle for second best; we always deliver high quality work and we strive to exceed expectation.
2035 Net Zero
Emissions Target
Targeting Net Zero for Scope 1, 2, and controllable Scope 3 emissions by 2035, with full Net Zero across all emissions by 2050.
84% Electric Fleet
Sustainable Transportation
84% of the company car fleet is electric or hybrid, reducing carbon footprint significantly.
197 Tonnes Recycled
CO₂ Savings Through Recycling
Recycling 197 tonnes of site wood in 2023, leading to a saving of 99 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
70% CO₂ Reduction
Emissions Goal
Aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline through various initiatives.
- Signatory to the Science Based Targets Initiative 'Business Ambition to 1.5°C'.
- Aiming for zero-waste construction sites; using circular economy principles to minimise waste.
- Committed to 10% year-on-year carbon offsetting from 2025, full offset by 2035.
- Operating under externally verified Planet Mark certification.
- Three key EDI objectives delivered via eight focus groups covering leadership, recruitment, governance, supply‑chain and stakeholder engagement.
- Operational engagement tailored to drive inclusive behaviours and awareness.
- EDI education and coaching for all levels; EDI Champions as peer support and advocates.
- Recruitment & retention focus on attracting diverse talent and ensuring equal opportunities.
- Governance via policies, leadership accountability and strategic oversight.
- Suppliers engaged to align on EDI values and collaborate on diversity progress.
- Stakeholder and community engagement embed EDI within wider People‑Planet‑Purpose framework.
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