Engineer

VCS specialise in extending the service life of existing and new structures through non-destructive testing, corrosion engineering, material science, cathodic protection (CP) design, and structural health monitoring services. Utilizing the most modern tools and techniques, our engineers and technicians perform on-site evaluations and develop a sound understanding of the cause and extent of deterioration. Once we define the durability challenges facing structures, our experience allows us to implement practical, cost-effective repair, and rehabilitation solutions, even in the most severe environments. VCS engineers have considerable experience in corrosion of embedded metals in concrete and masonry, service life estimation, and corrosion mitigation techniques. 

VCS is looking for a hands-on full-time Engineer to join the team. Specific responsibilities will vary according to your experience, training, and certification. You will be expected to complete tasks such as condition assessments/investigations, non-destructive testing, installing and troubleshooting instrumentation, preparing test reports, conducting research activities, and generally supporting other areas of the business as required.  In addition, the successful candidate will develop skills in the design of cathodic protection systems including calculations and drawings, cathodic protection quality control, and testing.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Materials Engineering discipline.
• One to three years of experience in the following areas{{:}}
• working in concrete materials,
• Structural analysis of existing structures
• Condition assessment of reinforced concrete structures
• Concrete repair technologies and techniques
• AutoCAD
• Concrete corrosion and cathodic protection
• Non-Destructive testing of infrastructure
• Ability to use relevant computer applications including Microsoft 365
• Full clean UK driving license.
• Valid UK Passport
• The ability to travel, including overnight stays when required.
• The ability to travel with short notice may be required due to client and business expectations

Working Environment

• Wide variety of on-site project conditions
• Interior and exterior environments including sun exposure, cold temperate and variety of precipitations

• Working on construction sites at heights, over water, active bridges, and confined space

• When not on-site work will be conducted primarily remotely or from the Birmingham office

 Hours of Work

• Standard work hours - 8 am to 5 pm, 40 hours per week
• Some specific fieldwork requires night shift or weekend work due to limitations on access and client needs.  This is not typical but does occur. You will be compensated appropriately depending on the situation

• Additional work as required to meet priorities and deadlines
  
  

• Competitive pay
• There will be times you will be required to work more than 40 hours per week. We have different compensation structures for overtime, evenings, weekends, and travel
• 25 holiday days
• Based at our Glosgow, UK office
• Hybrid working opportunity
• Company-matched pension up to 5%
• Support towards professional accreditation

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