Project Engineer - Telecoms
| Posting date: | 30 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2024 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7AF |
| Company: | VolkerWessels UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VW05068_1717057344 |
Summary
The role
An opportunity has arisen for a Telecoms Project Engineer to join our expanding Telecoms engineering team. The role will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a long term high profile programme based in Yorkshire.
VolkerRail head office is in Doncaster, however there's also opportunity to work across our offices at York/ Birmingham with some site and remote working.
Key accountabilities
Successful candidate will provide the engineering support to drive the development and delivery of major multidiscipline schemes through the GRIP stages.
As Telecoms Project Engineer you will be responsible for the engineering works ensuring where required, interfaces are coordinated between the different railway disciplines within the project and internally within Volkerrail to ensure design and delivery is achieved to program and budget.
As a key member of the team you will ensure engineering excellence is achieved throughout the life cycle of the project, from pre contract tender input through design and implementation phases through to handover to the client. You will also assist in managing your resources and team effectively to deliver against agreed plans and budgets.
Skills & experience
You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role. The candidate will also ideally have the following Experience/skill set:
- Technical knowledge of Telecoms Railway Systems and Project Engineering experience in a rail project environment
- Commercial Awareness/ Programme Management Skills
- Ability to produce technical specifications, costs and programme information to support projects/bids.
- Have or willing to undertake CRE duties (under mentorship)
- Hold or be working towards Professional Accreditation
- Experience at team working/collaborating.
- Confident communication skills, both in writing and in internal and external correspondence.
- Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
- PTS
- Full UK Driving Licence
Flexibility is also essential for this role as there will be weekend working and travel.
Other
In return, VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package that includes pension, performance related pay, professional membership subscription, one paid volunteering day per year, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and an employee rewards platform that includes retail and gym discounts.
Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
Location
This is a site based role, travel is essential.