Section Engineer - Roadworks
As a Section Engineer you will manage a team of engineers and have responsibility
for a section of works including Bridges, Highways, and other structures, working
on contracts alongside National Highways, Network Rail and other Local Authority
Clients
DIMENSIONS
FINANCIAL: Production of, monitoring and management of budget for the works.
Contribution to change control and production of contract mechanisms for cost recovery
ORGANISATIONAL:
Manages small project teams of Supervisory and Subcontractors / coordinate with other Section Engineers for day to day site activities.
INTERFACES
INTERNAL: Operations Team (all levels), Design & Engineering Team, Health &
Safety Team, Cost Control Team, Project Control Team, Communication Team,
Quality and Handover Team, Environmental Team, Core Team
EXTERNAL: Supply Chain, occasional interface with Client and other external stakeholders
ACCOUNTABILITIES
As a Section Engineer you will:
• Allocate tasks to Site Engineers and supervise the task completion.
• Ensure the Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets are completed as soon as the checks can be completed.
• Oversee engineering requirements demanded in the delivery of a section of work or on larger projects, of a subcontractor, to meet the construction programme.
• Make effective use of document control to manage distribution of information.
• Develop and approve relevant procedures specific to their area of works.
• In association with the Section Foreman, assess the plant and resource requirements to meet the demands of site and office-based works.
• Approve method statements and risk assessments and ensure they are being followed throughout the works.
• Ensure Site Engineers complete setting out in accordance with design.
• Ensure Design Drawings are marked up to reflect works completed as the works are finished.
• Liaise with other Section Engineers/Foremen to ensure any clashes on site are managed to ensure a smooth flow of work.
• Regularly review procedures to ensure they are as efficient as possible.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA REQUIRED
• Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND
in Civil Engineering
• Min of 3 years' experience as Section Engineer
• Read and understand drawings
• Have experience of working with Permit System and actively raises permits to work
• Have basic environmental awareness