Section Engineer

Role Overview

This permanent position is based at the Victoria Road Crossover Box/Victoria Road Ancillary Shaft. The role involves managing and driving the engineering aspects of a section of the works. This includes developing and reporting on section programmes and budgets, and ensuring that all works are conducted in accordance with project requirements, with a strong emphasis on health and safety.

A key responsibility is to liaise effectively between different site disciplines to ensure optimal planning and utilization of project resources. You will also be responsible for managing and driving the training and development of the Site Engineering team.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate site engineers to ensure timely and efficient setting-out and quality control procedures, avoiding delays to the construction programme.
• Develop 6-weekly programmes with site engineers, establish productivity benchmarks, and assess actual programme and productivity achieved for weekly progress meetings, including resource requirements.
• Complete inspection and test plans, risk assessments, and method statements for work control, ensuring timely production of all necessary documentation.
• Communicate effectively with works managers, foremen, gangers, the workforce, and sub-contractors to ensure full understanding of provided information.
• Communicate non-conformances and client/designer instructions to QA and QS teams. Maintain comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works.
• Manage the design process through raising RFIs and FCDs, ensuring design review and approval prior to construction and fitness for purpose.
• Procure plant, materials, and equipment through requisitions.
• Maintain a full and accurate daily site diary, including changes/variations, subcontractor attendance, and records of work-related discussions with the client/designer/Construction Manager/project team.
• Manage the assurance and handover process for a section of works.
• Adhere to project policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Possesses a degree-level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or an HNC in Civil Engineering with vocational training in Engineering.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Engineering Principles.
• Has technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
• Proficient in computer use, including MS Word, Excel, and document control systems.
• Holds a relevant CSCS Card.
• Has training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.
• Has experience with Presentation Skills Training for inductions/briefings.

Desired Qualifications:

• Competence in CAD, Primavera software, and Synchro.
• Trained as a Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator.
• Appointed Person for Lifting Operations Trained.
• MEWPS for Managers Trained.
• First Aid Trained.
• Fire Marshall Trained.
• Relevant experience with a Tier 1 Contractor.

Location: Victoria Road Crossover Box/Victoria Road Ancillary Shaft

Accessible by public transport: Yes

Working Hours: Weekdays & some weekend/night shift hours during railway or highway possessions.

Flexibility: The company welcomes discussions about flexibility needs, such as part-time, remote working, or compressed hours, which will be explored at the interview stage.