Site Engineer at Volkerwessels Uk in Plymouth, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

setting-out

quality checks

program planning

subcontractor management

inspection plans

progress records

Develop the short to medium term programme for your section of the project.
Support the overall project quality goals agreed in the SMP.
Maintain project stations.
Assist in the management of the SMP:
Manage and monitor subcontractors progress.
Ensure quality checks are carried out and records kept
Maintain the long-term setting out.
Keep accurate records- diaries, photographs, marked up drawings, etc and ensure engineering team do the same.
Raise, complete and close-out NCR’s
Ensure that accurate setting-out and control is provided and checked (VS direct or subcontractors):
Maintain and collate quality records
Be aware of responsibilities from the Quality policies and support the implementation of Quality Ripple:
Attend collaborative planning sessions as required.
Set-out in advance so that time is available to carry out any secondary checks.
Be aware and involved in the correct implementation of the quality management system, where it affects your daily activities.
Ensure the short term construction programmes are fully understood and followed. Brief the engineers on their relevant section of works ensuring timely setting out is provided.
Ensure timely and accurate dimensional control for the construction of the works.
Raise Requests For Information (RFIs) and Technical Queries (TQs)
Input into production of as-built documentation from site.
Understand the project quality management plan and the roles and responsibility detailed within it
Establish accurate and clear setting-out on the ground.
Produce and implement the Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for your section of the works.
Communicate clearly to the subcontract personnel operatives what the setting-out is and how it should be used.
Maintain up-to-date progress records for your section of the works.

Requirements

uk national

5 years

bachelor's

civil eng

site management

quality

UK National
Working towards a professional certification
5 Years’ Experience
Accuracy of engineering controls and performance and management of site engineering team.
Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering
Quality performance at site level with regard to standards of both workmanship and documentation.

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance programme
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
24/7 Virtual GP service
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Option to buy additional annual leave
Life Assurance
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Private medical care
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

security clearance required (uk national)
mandatory drugs & alcohol screening

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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Articles

Careers at VolkerWessels

Projects

Sustainability

Role

Description

setting-out

quality checks

program planning

subcontractor management

inspection plans

progress records

Develop the short to medium term programme for your section of the project.
Support the overall project quality goals agreed in the SMP.
Maintain project stations.
Assist in the management of the SMP:
Manage and monitor subcontractors progress.
Ensure quality checks are carried out and records kept
Maintain the long-term setting out.
Keep accurate records- diaries, photographs, marked up drawings, etc and ensure engineering team do the same.
Raise, complete and close-out NCR’s
Ensure that accurate setting-out and control is provided and checked (VS direct or subcontractors):
Maintain and collate quality records
Be aware of responsibilities from the Quality policies and support the implementation of Quality Ripple:
Attend collaborative planning sessions as required.
Set-out in advance so that time is available to carry out any secondary checks.
Be aware and involved in the correct implementation of the quality management system, where it affects your daily activities.
Ensure the short term construction programmes are fully understood and followed. Brief the engineers on their relevant section of works ensuring timely setting out is provided.
Ensure timely and accurate dimensional control for the construction of the works.
Raise Requests For Information (RFIs) and Technical Queries (TQs)
Input into production of as-built documentation from site.
Understand the project quality management plan and the roles and responsibility detailed within it
Establish accurate and clear setting-out on the ground.
Produce and implement the Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for your section of the works.
Communicate clearly to the subcontract personnel operatives what the setting-out is and how it should be used.
Maintain up-to-date progress records for your section of the works.

Requirements

uk national

5 years

bachelor's

civil eng

site management

quality

UK National
Working towards a professional certification
5 Years’ Experience
Accuracy of engineering controls and performance and management of site engineering team.
Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering
Quality performance at site level with regard to standards of both workmanship and documentation.

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance programme
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
24/7 Virtual GP service
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Option to buy additional annual leave
Life Assurance
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Private medical care
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

security clearance required (uk national)
mandatory drugs & alcohol screening

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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Articles

Careers at VolkerWessels

Projects

Sustainability