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
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