At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a Section Engineer and help build vital infrastructure projects.
- Company: VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, is a leader in innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, private medical care, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: We value diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive environment for all.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential projects while growing your career in civil engineering.
- Qualifications: MEng/BEng or equivalent in Civil Engineering with 3 years' experience required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, 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 ensures our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees:
- 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
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion, and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
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, and 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 in delivering our project at Sturry Link Road in Canterbury. The project will consist of a 550-metre-long road and a 250-metre 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 years' experience in Civil Engineering
- Knowledge and understanding of construction management
- Good communicator
- Able to work under pressure
- Effective use of initiative
Section Engineer employer: VolkerWessels
VolkerWessels is an excellent employer for those looking to advance their careers in rail infrastructure, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and quality. With flexible working hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can thrive in their roles while enjoying competitive salaries and generous benefits, including private healthcare. Located in Basingstoke, the company fosters a collaborative environment where project managers can lead impactful projects and grow professionally.
