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Site engineer

London
SCS Railways
Site engineer
Posted: 16 March
Offer description

Overview

Support the Section Engineer in the Engineering requirements of the projects, to include the setting out of the works and continual monitoring of the progress and quality of the works, liaising with the Works Manager/GF, and Agent/PM.


Responsibilities

* Ensure sufficient information is available on drawings and sketches to set out the works in accordance with the programme and to resolve inconsistencies, including feedback on changes.
* Setting out the works in accordance with contract requirements before work is programmed to commence.
* Arrange and allow time for independent checking where required.
* Develop 4-weekly programmes with the section engineer and simple benchmark productivity measures for the workforce and assess actual programme and productivity at weekly progress meetings.
* Communicate with foremen, gangers, workforce and sub-contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
* Check the works during progress and on completion to ensure construction aligns with the setting-out information provided, measured and signed off before covering up, and that information is passed to the QS and QA function.
* Communicate non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE's staff to the QA and QS engineer; ensure comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
* Taking off and site measures of materials to allow them to be controlled and ordered efficiently and accurate reconciliations to be developed for the weekly review.
* Take receipt of materials and check description, quality, markings and condition before signing for and ensure that all tickets are passed to the section engineer for coding.
* Complete inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation, as required by these statements and plans, is produced in a timely manner.
* Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.
* Ad hoc duties as job requires, you'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).


Qualifications

* Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or BETec in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
* Experienced in setting out; heavy civils experience, ideally on high value mega or major project.
* Writing / reviewing RAMS required.
* Experience in shafts and / or tunnels highly advantageous.
* Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
* Relevant CSCS Card.
* Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.
* Vocational Training (successful experience at assistant engineer level).
* A disability-related employment note from the original text has been retained in context where relevant while ensuring concise representation of diversity considerations.


Project context

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, connecting 8 of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable high speed services. The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, including twin-bored tunnels, shaft sinking, and related works.


Work arrangements

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits package.


Notes

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. HS2 monitoring of recruitment processes and diversity data collection applies; responses to diversity questions are anonymous, and data is held securely under applicable data protection regulations.

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