Managing Engineer (Senior Engineer) – Leading Civils Contractor – Dorset / Hampshire
My client is a Leading National Civil Engineering Contractor.
Due to planned growth, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis, a Managing Engineer to oversee their larger projects and to offer guidance and support to other engineering staff within the region.
This is a hybrid role where the successful candidate will be expected to blend site related engineering activities with training, supervision and mentorship to more junior members of the company's engineering team.
In this role you will be fairly mobile and will need to be prepared to travel throughout the company's southern operational range which broadly covers the counties of Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Devon.
The company specialises in the following sectors
* Highways, Bridges & Structures
* Ports, Harbours & Marine
* Environment Agency Projects
* Flood & Coastal Defence
* River & Waterway Restoration Works
* Public Realm
* Renewable Energy
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake day to day setting out duties with no supervision
* Train, manage and mentor Junior Engineers
* Manage and monitor all site sample / performance testing requirements and maintain records in line with the contract specification.
* Complete hazard / risk assessments and method statements.
* Manage the site service plans/ drawings. Issue permits accordingly.
* Assist the site QS / Project Manager with providing the relevant information for records and claims purposes.
* Monitor and control temporary works.
* Develop and maintain relations with client, suppliers and sub-contractors.
* Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.
Requirements
The company are seeking a proactive problem solver and confident communicator, who has the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals.
The ideal candidate will have previous civil engineering experience, particularly highways and coastal schemes working for a main contractor.
Must also have a CSCS card in the appropriate discipline and have a BSc/ HND/ HNC qualification or equivalent.
You will have an SSTS card as well as ICE membership.
Equal Opportunities
The company are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
They also place high importance on their inclusive recruitment policy and will do their very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.
Skills Required
Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region.
A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.
Benefits Package
* Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
* Premium Company car or car allowance
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
* Extensive training programmes
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Employee Benefits Platform & Employee Assistance Programme
* Company social calendar including regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
* A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career
* Leaving work earlier on a Friday
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