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Senior engineer

Whitehaven
Sir Robert McAlpine
Engineer
Posted: 23h ago
Offer description

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our team responsible for delivery of major projects on our 17-year civils and concrete structures framework for the PPP at Sellafield. Works will include earthworks,
concrete structures blockwork and concrete structures.



Why join us?

Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 155 years of history, as a family-owned business that has stayed true to its values. Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.



The Senior Engineer Role

A member of the project team, reporting to the Project Manager /Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the management & delivery of work packages both self-delivered & sub-contracted in
the respective section of works ranging from Earthworks, Piling, Road construction including surfacing & white lining, Coring / Drilling Works, Drainage, Both Small & Large scale Reinforced Concrete,
Formwork, Lifting Operations, Tower & Mobile Cranage, Concrete Pumps, Spray Concrete Works, Civil Support to both temporary & Permanent Power, Water Management, Temporary Works

* This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career through an industry leading collaboration and will include the following activities during both pre-construction and construction phases of projects.
* Management of works in line with programmes, health and safety and quality procedures.
* Liaison with client technical, delivery and design teams.
* Liaison and management of SRM departments including temporary works, lifting solutions,
quality, and safety.
* Management and supervision of specialist subcontractors
* Supervision and mentoring of engineering staff.
* Production of construction documentation


Your profile

* Nuclear & Sellafield Major Project Experience
* Bulk Excavation to large scale reinforced concrete structures
* Familiar with the T12 week Work Package planning process & executing works in a Nuclear regulated environment
* Familiar with Nuclear quality standards for tolerances & grading for works
* Experience in Work package production of SSOW & all supporting information required – Stakeholder planning & leading, hazard screening, RAMS, Permit Production & Control relevant to the Sellafield Site ·
* Familiar with SLP's & Contractor site standards for Sellafield site · Experience managing numerous sub-contractor & supply chain package of works within responsible section of works
* Familiar with take offs & ordering of materials & records · Records & As-Builts, production of Life Time Records · An understanding of all facets of the construction process.
* Familiar with construction software packages. ·
* An understanding of the weekly & 4-weekly look-ahead programmes and the principles behind it.
* Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards. ·
* Technically competent on the use of engineers instruments (e.g Total Station, Levels etc)
* An understanding of the Health & Safety requirements
* Ability to prioritise, plan, schedule and evaluate works. Good organisation and planning skills.
* Ability to research and assess suitable alternative products/design solutions.
* Site Management Safety Training Scheme SMSTS
* NEBOSH (Preferred)
* Degree Qualified in a Construction related degree




Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression
opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and
priorities.


We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

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