SECTION ENGINEER - Permanent Opportunity
DIVISION - Civil Engineering
LOCATION - Didcot, Oxfordshire
Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)
Job Summary
Carmichael UK are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Section Engineer to work on a major Highways development in Oxfordshire.
The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.
Job Description
The Section Engineer shall:
Undertake the management and mentoring of Site Engineers.
Provide technical support and guidance to site workers and site engineers.
Regularly check and monitor setting out compliance with site engineers
Support the Site Agent in driving forward the construction phase of the project
Liaise with the Site Agent, Project manager and others to manage, control and allocate project resources
Compile and review work package plans and other management plans
Report & Resolve any on-site issues or conflicts promptly and effectively.
Monitor and report on contractual requirements and progress.
Manage site documentation and maintain accurate records.
Ensure effective communication and collaboration between all project stakeholders
Assist in the preparation of project budgets and cost estimates.
Liaise with local authorities and regulatory bodies as required.
Communicate with commercial staff to ensure records are prepared in a timely fashion
Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are being complied with
Participate in project meetings and provide updates on section progress.
Compile daily activity briefings and complete site diary as required
Assist in Managing Quality & Environmental plans on site
Ensure quality control and adherence to project specifications.
Take part in and promote a Safety Culture with the entire site team
Personal Specification
Technical Competencies
Essential
Strong Work Ethic
Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role
Demonstrate strong communication skills
Technically Competent
Basic Knowledge of NEC
HNC or higher in Civil Engineering
Desirable
Experience working on Highway Schemes
Experience managing one site or a section of a larger site as part of a wider team.
Demonstrate strong planning skills
CPCS Appointed Person for Lifting trained
Temporary Works Coordinator trained
Proficient in use of Autocad
Health & Safety
Essential
Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Heath & Safety / CDM legislation
SMSTS
First Aid at Work
Behavioural Competencies
Essential
Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.
Problem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action. Can use analytical skills to make decisions, with a strict attention to detail.
Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.
Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.
Planning and Prioritising: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives and delegates accordingly. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches.
Adaptability: Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations. Changes the overall plan, goal or project to fit the situation.
Results orientation: Able to focus on setting personal and team objectives. Can evaluate progress and drive resources to attain objectives