Are you an experienced civil engineer with a passion for helping deliver large scale civil projects?
Do you have experience with rock-filled dams and hydro power projects?
Are you looking to work on a project at the cutting edge of the civils market?
If so, please apply below…
The Opportunity
Due to increased expansion, our client is looking to bring in a dam construction specialist to help deliver a multimillion pound hydro power project in Scotland. The successful candidate will be required to work 3 days a week in the Swindon head office.
This role has been deemed outside IR35 but is dependent on a full status determination assessment.
This will be a 3 months hybrid based role, based in Swindon - Hybrid working
Rate: £450 - £600 per day (neg.)
Your duties and responsibilities will be
* Develop and implement optimised construction methodologies for rock-filled dams, including detailed planning and sequencing.
* Prepare and review method statements, feasibility studies, and risk assessments specific to plinth construction, curtain grouting, and dam face works.
* Oversee the planning and technical detailing for the processing and placement of rock fill and filter layers.
* Specify suitable plant and equipment for large-scale dam construction, and calculate production rates and cycle times to enhance site productivity.
* Collaborate with design teams, structural engineers, and site managers to ensure constructability, safety, and efficiency.
* Provide on-site and remote technical support to ensure smooth execution of methods on active dam projects.
* Evaluate new techniques and materials relevant to rock fill and embankment dam construction.
You will have the following qualifications & experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field –
* Proven experience in the construction of rock-filled dams for a contractor.
* Plinth construction and curtain grouting.
* Processing and placement of rock fill and filter layers.
* Upstream/downstream face construction techniques.
* Ability to develop comprehensive construction sequences and site-specific methodologies.
* Strong ability to specify plant, calculate cycle times, and assess productivity.
It’s great if you also have the following
* Familiarity with construction planning tools (AutoCAD, Primavera P6, BIM, etc.)
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multidisciplinary teams.
Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity to join a leading civil engineering consultancy at the forefront of innovative solutions and have the skills and experience our client desires then apply now or contact Jordan Tipping via LinkedIn.
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