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 opportunity for a Section Engineer to join our project on a permanent basis.
The M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme is located in the South East of England to the East of Winchester in Hampshire within the South Downs National Park. The junction experiences significant delays and lengthy queues are common on the northbound off-slip of the M3 and the southbound A34. Traffic levels are heavy, especially between the M3 and the A34. More than 6,000 vehicles pass through junction 9 every hour during peak periods. This requires the following. DCO High Level Requirement is 'To change the junction so that it has free flowing links between the A34 and the M3 in both directions.' Start of Works March 2025 and Completion Autumn 2027.
The scheme comprises of 330,000m3 of earthworks of which approximately 50,000m3 requires modification. 2 x 125m long Underpasses that will be constructed using the top down method with contiguous pile walls, 2 x 45m span steel gyratory bridges with piled FRC abutments, 35m span steel truss footbridge with piled FRC abutments, 4 x subways, 1 x super span gantry, 1 x long span gantry and 9 VMS signs as well as as significant drainage, communications and other minor retaining structures.
About you
Proven Experience: You possess experience as a Section Engineer or similar role in the highways sector, with a proven track record of working on complex civil engineering projects.
Technical Expertise: You have a strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction techniques, and materials related to highways, including excavation, foundations, drainage, and roadworks.
Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: You are a strong problem solver, able to think critically and find practical solutions to technical challenges.
Technical Proficiency: You are proficient in using surveying equipment (e.g., total stations, GPS), CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D), and other relevant technical applications.
Communication Skills: You are an effective communicator, able to clearly convey technical information to the site team, project managers, and other stakeholders.
Leadership Skills: You have a proven ability to lead and motivate teams, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a positive and productive work environment.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
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 polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
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