Site Engineer (Utilities)

EKFB is a joint venture combining international expertise from Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction, and BAM Nuttall. We are seeking a Site Engineer with utilities experience to join our team based in Buckingham.

In this role, you will be responsible for approving 'Permit to Works' and ensuring the protection of utility assets within a sector of the EKFB works on the HS2 project. You will review and approve all plans to break ground, ensuring works comply with the 'Breaking Ground Activities and Utility Detection Standard'. You will support site teams in achieving compliant and safe delivery of all works related to utilities, adhering to EKFB’s Underground and Overhead Services guidelines.

Additionally, you will provide site engineering duties within a geographical area, establishing and maintaining survey control for works. This includes liaising with the Survey team, setting out detailed works as per contract drawings, and conducting regular checks. You will assist the site management team in managing work sections and specific sub-contract packages, and liaise with client representatives and designers on design issues.

You will be responsible for checking and recording delivered materials to ensure they meet specifications, including adequate checks on subcontractor materials. Further responsibilities include checking subcontractor setting out and quality in accordance with the inspection and test plan, maintaining records for excavations, concrete pours, reinforcement, and carrying out surveys for as-built conditions.

You will also assist in drafting method statements, task briefings, and inspection and test plans. A key aspect of the role is to take responsibility for the safety of yourself and others, cooperate with statutory duties, and work in accordance with EKFB BMS Policy and procedures.