Senior Site Engineer

1 month ago

England, United Kingdom VSL Systems UK Ltd Full time

VSL Systems (UK) is on a growth trajectory and seeks an experienced Engineer for our Civil Works / Recurrent Business team. With projects scattered across the UK, adaptability to different geographical locations is essential. We provide travel and accommodation support.

VSL specialises in post-tensioned and cable-stayed structures, foundations, and ground engineering. We're committed to the design, construction, maintenance, and upgrade of major structures ensuring unmatched safety, performance, and durability.


Are you ready to propel your career in civil engineering and infrastructure maintenance to new heights? We are currently seeking a skilled individual to join our team as a Civil Works Engineer. In this role, technical prowess is just one aspect of success. We are looking for someone with a passion for innovation, a drive for problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence in civil works projects. From working on highways and street projects with traffic management considerations to executing bridge repairs including bearing and joint replacement, concrete repairs, drainage, and waterproofing, your expertise will be invaluable. Experience in post-tensioning would be exceptional and highly valued. This role offers a dynamic blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking, providing an opportunity for continuous learning and professional growth in the field of civil engineering and infrastructure maintenance.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Works on a construction project in the execution phase
  • Is in charge of a section or part of a section of the project
  • Participates in defining objectives on technical, financial and human issues
  • Helps in detailed preparation of the structures construction schedule, technical options, drafting of documents. Works in close collaboration with Site supervisory staff
  • Participates in the consultation & appointment of suppliers & sub-contractors
  • Contributes to the financial viability study of the project comparative summaries of calls for tender, etc.
  • Coordinates the works and gets them executed through in-house production or supervises until handover, in accordance with the contract.
  • Takes part in checking the progress schedules and, if necessary, modifies them along the lines suggested by the Senior Site Engineer
  • Has a role in managing the site staff, ensuring Health & Safety rules are respected (regular inspections), manages equipment and materials
  • Under the authority of the Senior Site Engineer, deals with the clients (schedule and quality) as well as technical testing
  • Takes part in the Sustainable Development policy
  • Contributes to contractual matters (schedules) and takes part in site reporting

Required skills

  • Leads, coordinates, negotiates and knows how to take decisions when necessary
  • Has technical knowledge and is profit minded
  • Methodical, has authority, available, attentive, objective, tenacious and responsible
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Internship/work experience / VIE or some experience


Why VSL UK

VSL’s story started with a genuine technical revolution that helped broaden horizons for civil and construction engineers allowing them to push the boundaries of calculating structures further. Throughout the years we have continued to develop our products, equipment, and construction technologies to respond to more and more stringent specifications in terms of quality, performance and construction speed.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture, our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits, including:

  • 26 days annual leave, increasing to by 2 days for 2 years’ service (max. 30 days)
  • Pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme)

Be Yourself

Here at the Bouygues Group, we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply.

By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV that reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical, or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or any criminal convictions.

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