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. The Role We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our team working on the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), a major 10-year collaborative framework with Network Rail focused on enhancing and renewing railway infrastructure across the Southern Route. Working within our Earthworks team, you will be based from our Gravesend office and support the delivery of projects across Kent. This role is well suited to an engineer looking to take greater ownership of project delivery, lead engineering activities on site, and contribute to the successful...

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're looking for an ambitious Site Engineer to join our team on the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), a long-term 10-year framework with Network Rail that is transforming and renewing rail infrastructure across the Southern Route. As part of our Earthworks team, you'll be based from our Gravesend office and work across a variety of projects throughout Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is looking to build their career on complex infrastructure projects while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment. This role...

Role: CAD Manager (Major Roads Infrastructure) Location: Kent (Site-based / Driving license & access to a vehicle required) Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35) Contract Length: Long-term (Project runs into the 2030s) Start Date: Immediate / Within the next 4 weeks About the Role An exceptional long-term freelance opportunity has arisen for an experienced CAD Manager to lead survey and engineering CAD operations on a flagship roads infrastructure project in Kent. With project delivery scheduled well into the 2030s, this role provides outstanding stability for a freelance professional. You will act as the key link between engineering surveying, design, and site delivery teams, establishing robust CAD workflows and ensuring project-wide compliance with client standards. Key Responsibilities Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Act as the primary technical bridge between Engineering, Surveying, and Design teams to guarantee seamless data transfer and strict...

Survey CAD Manager Role Overview The Survey CAD Manager will manage the creation, control, and distribution of survey and engineering data across a major infrastructure project. The role is responsible for establishing CAD standards, improving information workflows, and ensuring project teams have access to accurate, reliable, and compliant data. Key Responsibilities Lead the management and quality assurance of survey and engineering CAD information. Act as the interface between survey, design, engineering, and construction teams. Develop and maintain CAD standards, procedures, and best practice guidance. Ensure design and survey data is correctly transferred and used throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee the management of utility and subsurface information to support safe construction activities. Provide technical support, training, and guidance on CAD and survey software. Manage CAD systems, licences, and related digital resources. Drive continuous...

CAD Manager Are you an experienced CAD professional ready to take ownership of survey data and digital standards on a major infrastructure project? This is an excellent opportunity to lead engineering-survey CAD operations across a complex, high-profile construction project. You will shape CAD standards, improve the way critical information is managed and shared, and ensure engineering, surveying and design teams have the accurate data they need to deliver safely and effectively. The Role Working closely with engineering, surveying, design and utilities specialists, you will oversee the production, processing and delivery of survey CAD data throughout the project. You will provide technical leadership, develop efficient workflows and ensure that CAD information - including safety-critical subsurface and setting-out data - is accurate, controlled and compliant with project requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee engineering-survey CAD operations across...

Job Title: Commercial Gas Engineer (Permanent Position) Location: Covering London, outside the M25 and across the South East. Ideal candidate location : Dartford / South London close to the M25 Hours: 40 per week + On Call Rota (1 in 5) Package and Benefits: 22.75 - 23.75 per hour / 47320 - 49400 annually (dependant on experience overtime available) Travel time paid door to door 100 retainer for standby (on-call) 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with length of service) Company van + fuel card (private use option available) Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Commercial Gas Engineer to join one of the UK's leading HVAC contractors. You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, servicing, and installations across a range of commercial sites including pubs , care homes, gyms etc Key Responsibilities: Attend client sites to complete servicing, maintenance, breakdowns, and installations on...

Job Role: On-Board Facilities Operative Location: London (Dartford area) Contract Length: 3 month rolling up to 12 months. Contracted Hours: 4 on / 4 off Days & Nights rotation (2 early shifts 06 00, 2 late shifts 14 00) Pay: £19.50 per hour (PAYE) / £25.35 per hour (Umbrella) Start: Immediate subject to medical & drug/alcohol screening. Hands-On Maintenance Role, Keep Passenger Bathrooms Clean, Safe, and Fully Functional! We re looking for a practical, hands-on professional to join a fast-paced rail company, specialising in train bathroom and toilet maintenance. What s on Offer: You do not need any previous experience in the rail sector, therefore this is a great opportunity for anyone looking to make a start on their railway career. You will undergo specialist training such as personal track safety training (PTS) and fleet engineering competencies, to ensure that you are safe working in a live rail environment and can understand fully...

Summary: Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your financial expertise directly impacts the bottom line? Are you ready to be the anchor that keeps multi-million pound projects sailing smoothly on budget? As Cost Engineer, you won't just be crunching numbers-you will be the strategic backbone of our project delivery. You will ensure we apply absolute best practices in cost control, providing the deep-dive analysis and precise allocations that our project management and commercial teams rely on to succeed. Beyond the spreadsheets, you'll act as a vital bridge across departments, partnering closely with our engineering team to deliver accurate, streamlined monthly commercial reporting. If you are looking for a role where your insights genuinely shape the future of our projects, this is it. Main responsibilities: Project Lifecycle Support: Play a key role in the project lifecycle from initiation to completion, by ensuring all projects are accurately...

Summary: Provide excellent customer satisfaction by resolving customer's problems quickly and accurately in professional manner whilst focusing on reducing complaints and repeat contacts. Are you highly motivated, resilient, and someone who always follows through on promises? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. As a Technical Advisor , you'll be the calm in the storm for customers facing urgent water supply issues-like unexpected outages or low pressure. Using your quick decision-making and natural empathy, you'll tackle problems head-on to deliver the best results, first time, every time. Whether you're guiding a customer to a quick fix over the phone or coordinating with our field teams to get the job done, you will take true ownership of every situation. What You'll Do Be the Voice of Calm: Act as the first point of contact for customers experiencing stressful, urgent water issues. Problem-Solve on the Fly: Listen intently, assess the...

Summary: Are you a curious and experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a role with real purpose? At South East Water, you won't just be managing circuits; you'll be applying your expertise to complex, high-impact projects that deliver clean, safe drinking water to millions. You'll join a friendly, collaborative team where your voice is heard, and your technical mastery directly improves the communities we serve. We offer a culture of flexibility, professional growth, and the unique satisfaction of seeing your designs come to life from initial concept to commissioning. This role supports hybrid working, allowing you to balance home and office life, with the opportunity to visit our diverse sites across the South East to oversee project milestones and design reviews. Main responsibilities Development of technical solutions and coordinating work with multi-disciplinary teams Process, Civil and Mechanical) Production of technical reports and the ability to work...

Summary: Are you a skilled mechanical engineer looking for a role that offers both technical challenge and a genuine work-life balance? Do you want to use your expertise to lead meaningful projects that provide a vital service to our community? As one of our Senior Mechanical Engineers, you'll provide the technical leadership needed to keep our MEICA team moving forward. This is a varied role where you'll oversee resource allocation, solve complex mechanical queries, and help deliver capital engineering schemes from the initial design through to commissioning. Whether you're an experienced professional looking for a more stable, value-driven environment or a rising talent ready to step into a senior position, you'll find plenty of opportunity here to make a tangible impact. Main Responsibilities: Develop Technical Solutions: Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams-including Process and Civil-to create integrated, practical solutions for water infrastructure. Lead...

Summary: Are you a Primavera P6 expert who thrives on bringing structure, clarity, and precision to complex engineering environments? Do you have the technical sharpness and governance mindset needed to keep projects running smoothly, on budget, and on schedule? The Project Controller will be tasked with driving our engineering portfolio forward. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the engine room of our project delivery-taking full ownership of Primavera (P6) scheduling, enforcing robust change management, and steering projects seamlessly through critical funding and gateway milestones. As Project Controller you will excel at turning complex data into accurate progress insights and holding project governance to the highest standard. Main responsibilities: Update monthly all project programmes on P6 and sure programmes are an accurate reflection and challenge any key areas that are not. Complete all funding requests (CER) for projects within relevant portfolio....

Summary: Are you a hands-on Network Engineer who thrives on the open road rather than being chained to a desk? Do you love the satisfaction of physical deployments, complex problem-solving, and seeing the direct impact of your work? We are launching a major, high-priority infrastructure overhaul across our remote sites, and we need a skilled engineer to grab their tools, partner up, and lead the charge from the front lines. Contract Details: Duration: 12 months fixed term, with potential for extension. Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Location & Setup: This is a field-based role, covering our entire South East geographical area. You will be part of dynamic, collaborative teams of two. T he Mission: Dual-Project Deployment You won't just be maintaining the network; you will be actively transforming it. Working in a team of two, you will hit our various geographical sites to run two critical projects simultaneously: The NIS Project...

Summary: Are you a strategic driver who thrives on turning complex regulatory frameworks into seamless operational delivery? Do you have the executive presence to guide Board-level reporting and the detail-oriented rigor to master Ofwat's requirements? In this critical position, you will own the end-to-end integrity of our Price Control Deliverables (PCDs) and regulatory reporting framework. You'll sit at the intersection of strategy and compliance, transforming data into trusted insights for executive leadership while ensuring our submissions meet the highest standards of accuracy through robust third-party assurance. Main responsibilities: Assurance framework oversight: Design, implement, and oversee the reporting assurance framework for the Delivery Plan. Establish a process to implement robust internal controls and audit trails across all regulatory reporting streams. Internal reporting: Lead regular reporting of Delivery Plan performance to the Executive and Board....

Summary: Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager ready to head a major flagship water infrastructure project? Do you have the expertise to manage a £500m+ portfolio across complex PPP/PFI frameworks and NEC contracts? We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of a major workstream within a landmark clean water infrastructure scheme, encompassing a new reservoir, water treatment works, pipelines, and pumping stations. Reporting directly to the Head of Major Projects, you will be fully accountable for driving safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery across a portfolio valued at approximately £500m. This role demands strong commercial and contractual acumen-specifically in administering NEC contracts and navigating PPP/PFI finance structures-alongside technical assurance skills to oversee planning, resourcing, and quality from concept to completion. In addition to day-to-day contract governance and technical oversight, you will act as the principal lead for...

Summary: Are you a proactive Project Manager who thrives on delivering high-impact infrastructure projects? Do you have the hands-on experience needed to lead complex infrastructure projects like treatment upgrades and pipeline installations? We are looking for an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of clean water infrastructure projects, from inception through to completion and handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects typically involving treatment works upgrades, pipeline installations/rehabilitations, reservoir maintenance, and pumping station improvements. A core requirement of this role is the proficient management of contracts, particularly utilising the NEC (New Engineering Contract) suite, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while managing risk and stakeholder expectations effectively. The Project Manager...

Summary: Fixed term contract with the possibility to be made permanent: Are you a proactive recruiter who thrives on searching and connecting with technical talent? We are expanding our team to support major new infrastructure projects, and we need a hands on internal recruiter to help us identify, attract, and hire exceptional engineering, technical and IT skill sets. This is a varied, fast paced contract where you won't just post ads and wait you'll be a true strategic partner, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter and other proactive channels, talent mapping, and proactive sourcing to build robust talent pipelines for critical skills. Main Responsibilities Proactive External Sourcing: Use advanced LinkedIn Recruiter techniques, boolean searches, and direct sourcing strategies to map the market and uncover passive engineering talent. Pipeline Building: Create long-term candidate pipelines for critical technical skills and future infrastructure requirements. End-to-End...

Summary: Are you an experienced operational decision-maker seeking a high-oversight role in network resilience? If you are ready to command operational control systems, safeguard uncompromised water quality, and protect thousands of customers from unplanned outages, this is where your expertise makes an immediate, high-visibility impact. Operating within the Central Operations team, the Network Controller serves as the authoritative focal point for real-time network stability, contingency execution, and emergency response across the water distribution network. This critical, high-oversight position demands advanced technical judgment to manage real-time hydraulic applications, mitigate Water Quality (WQ) risks, and safeguard stringent regulatory performance targets (including DWI standards, DG2, DG3 and C-mex metrics). The successful candidate will leverage data-driven intelligence and operational control systems to eliminate unplanned outages, optimise field resource...

Summary: Are you an engineer who thrives on variety, takes pride in technical excellence, and wants a career that fits around your life-not the other way around? We have an incredible opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Investment Delivery Directorate. Based out of our Snodland, Kent office, you will enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model that allows you to manage your own time between home, the office, and our project sites across the beautiful South East. At South East Water, we don't just talk about work-life balance and continual professional development (CPD)-we build them directly into our culture. Supporting a Project Manager, you will take ownership of all technical and engineering aspects of your assigned projects from conception to completion, including a PLC replacement project. You will be the technical anchor-planning, scheduling, and managing tasks to ensure accuracy, safety, and top-tier quality. Although this role offers flexible/hybrid working...

Job Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediate Industry: Heavy Plant / HGV / Engineering Location: Sevenoaks Salary & Package: £19 per hour DOE Shift pattern: Monday Friday Day Shift 6:30am 4:30pm (flexible start/finish times) The Role & About the Client ITS Building People are currently recruiting for an experienced Heavy Plant/HGV Mechanic to join a well-established company based in Sevenoaks. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and servicing a varied fleet, including HGVs, heavy plant and vans. The company operates a fleet of approximately 20 HGVs, 30 items of heavy plant and a fleet of vans, providing a varied working environment. Candidates from light vehicle, heavy vehicle or plant backgrounds will be considered. Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: Preparing vehicles and plant for MOTs Servicing and maintaining HGVs and heavy plant Attending breakdowns and carrying out repairs Predominantly...