Site Engineer in Devon, Plymouth

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.

VolkerStevin have a fantastic opportunity for a number of Site Engineers to join our long term project in Plymouth. This position requires security clearance and you must be a UK National.

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 is applicable for self-delivery and subcontracted works.

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.

Quality:

• Produce and implement the Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for your section of the works.
• Ensure quality checks are carried out and records kept.
• Raise Requests For Information (RFIs) and Technical Queries (TQs).
• Input into production of as-built documentation from site.
• Keep accurate records- diaries, photographs, marked up drawings, etc and ensure engineering team do the same.
• Be aware and involved in the correct implementation of the quality management system, where it affects your daily activities.
• Be aware of responsibilities from the Quality policies and support the implementation of Quality Ripple.
• Understand the project quality management plan and the roles and responsibility detailed within it.
• Maintain and collate quality records.
• Raise, complete and close-out NCR's.
• Support the overall project quality goals agreed in the SMP.

Assist in the management of the SMP:

• Be aware of your own and the engineers' responsibilities within the SMP Programme.
• Develop the short to medium term programme for your section of the project.
• Maintain up-to-date progress records for your section of the works.
• Manage and monitor subcontractors progress.
• 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.
• Attend collaborative planning sessions as required.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering.
• 5 Years' Experience.
• Working towards a professional certification.
• UK National.

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 policies 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.

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