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VolkerWessels UK Ltd Looking for Senior Engineering Manager at Birmingham, West Midlands Full Time
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About us
VolkerFitzpatrick is one of the leading engineering and construction companies in the UK and provide specialist building, civil engineering and rail expertise to a range of markets to provide a truly integrated service to clients. We possess proven experience and deliver successful projects in a wide range of industries, including commercial, industrial, education, rail infrastructure and depots, airports, waste and energy.
Our teams of skilled and dedicated staff work closely with our clients to understand their requirements and objectives to deliver quality projects that are innovative, sustainable and exceed expectations.
Of upmost importance on all our sites and projects is the safety of our 850+ employees, our subcontractors and the communities in which we work.
VolkerFitzpatrick is part of VolkerWessels UK, a multi-disciplinary construction and civil engineering group operating across the UK in six operating companies.
The role
- Represents VFL as overall accountability, to Network Rail, for all engineering activities on a specific and nominated contract, (Network Rail contracted Project or Third Party Rail Project) including activities undertaken by Sub-contract & Design organisations.
- To undertake CEM duties in accordance with Network Rail Standard NR/L2/INI/02009 specifically duties under clause 6.2, and all other relevant standards.
- To ensure that the project complies with its obligations in compliance with all Network Rail Standards & procedures.
- To interface directly with the employers project Engineering team.
- To support the Project Manager with managing the contract relating to Engineering compliance and Design assurance for a particular project.
- To actively participate in all Engineering & Design assurance aspects relating to the Business.
- To portray a professional and responsible image of the company to the clients, their colleagues and contractors
- To promote Health Safety and Quality to the projects and through the tender process.
Key accountabilities
- Support the Bid Manager determine project Engineering & Design appointment requirements.
- Accountable for leading the project Engineering assurance process in accordance with the Contract requirements.
- Reviewing the design solutions used during construction to verify suitability
- To ensure that an appropriate project technical control & filling process is in place
- Taking the lead in ensuring that the project design is delivered in accordance with the contract requirements for engineering compliance, completeness, content etc.
Skills & experience
- Extensive Experience in Rail Engineering & Design Assurance and Documentation requirements.
- Knowledge of VF Design & Engineering Procedures
- Design Management experience of at least 10 years
- Construction experience of at least 20 years
- Chartered engineer (preferred)
- Relevant Engineering Degree qualified
- Through training, skills and academic qualification to proceed to Divisional Engineering Manager
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What we offer
- A competitive salary plus excellent benefits package including healthcare, pension etc.
- Family friendly policies in place and some scope for flexible working by negotiation.
Location
Birmingham, Midlands