At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a Section Engineer to deliver vital infrastructure projects like roads and viaducts.
- Company: VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, is a leader in civil engineering and construction.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, private medical care, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: We value diversity and encourage all backgrounds to apply; your unique perspective matters!
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential projects that shape communities and improve lives.
- Qualifications: MEng/BEng or equivalent in Civil Engineering with 3 years' experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Section Engineer to play an integral part of delivering our project at Sturry Link Road in Canterbury. The project will consist of a 550-metre-long road and a 250-meter viaduct to be built over the Great Stour River and the railway line from Canterbury to Ramsgate.
About you
- MEng/BEng/ Foundation Degree/BTEC/Degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum of 3 year's experience in Civil Engineering
- Knowledge and understanding of construction management
- Good communicator
- Able to work under pressure
- Effective use of Initiative
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?
VolkerFitzpatrick 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, VolkerFitzpatrick 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
- Flexible working opportunities
- 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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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.
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.
Section Engineer in Kent employer: VolkerWessels UK
VolkerWessels UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the civil and infrastructure sector. With competitive benefits such as private medical care and flexible working opportunities, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while also having access to significant growth opportunities within the company. Located in the Warrington/Macclesfield area, this role not only allows for impactful project delivery but also fosters strong client relationships, making it a rewarding environment for professionals in Quantity Surveying.
