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Section engineer

Peterhead
Permanent
BAM Nuttall
Section engineer
Posted: 15h ago
Offer description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

We have an exciting opportunity for a Section Engineer to join our team on the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project in Peterhead, Scotland.



The EGL2 project is a landmark development in the UK’s transition to renewable energy. It involves the creation of a 525kV, 2GW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea transmission cable, connecting Peterhead, Scotland, to Drax, England. As part of this ambitious infrastructure scheme, BAM Infrastructure will be delivering the engineering works for the two HVDC converter stations — one of which is located in Peterhead.



This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major energy project that will contribute significantly to the UK’s net zero targets, while working within a skilled and dedicated project team. If you're interested in playing a key role in one of the most significant energy infrastructure projects in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.


Your work environment

* This role will be located at our Peterhead, Scotland, project office.
* BAM operates a flexible working policy
* People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.


Your mission

* Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of the information provided.
* Confirm in writing any verbal instructions received from the client/designer / RE’s staff and ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
* Arrange formal checking of setting out and ensure check request form is completed.
* Ensure reasonable survey book standards and daily diaries are maintained by engineers.
* Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed and digitally recorded.
* Prepare 4 weekly programmes in conjunction with the section foreman.
* Monitor 4 weekly programme, mark up progress for review at the weekly site review meeting.
* Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.
* Keep a full and accurate daily site diary.
* Carry out material take off and requisitions as requested by sub agent/agent.
* Ensure all delivery tickets are cost-coded and passed to finance team for processing.
* Ensure that testing/sampling of materials is carried out as required by the specification.
* Supervise chainperson, assistant and site engineers.
* Monitor the work to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied.
* Maintain good working relations with the client/designer / RE, together with our supply chain.
* Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques.
* Ensure that the 3D information drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for the construction of the works, and formally request any missing information.
* Ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work is programmed to commence.


Who are we looking for?

* Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent NVQ Level
* CSCS Level - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager
* SSSTS


The following are desirable requirements:

* Successful experience at site engineer level
* Qualified to ICE Technician or Incorporated (preferred) level or equivalent


What’s in it for you?

* Competitive salary
* A wide range of family-friendly policies
* Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
* 8 % matched pension contributions
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* 26 days holiday
* 2 wellbeing days
* 1 volunteering day
* Personal and professional development


BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.


Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

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