Section Engineer - Water / Civils

Our client is a contractor that works in the water / utilities / civils sectors and they are looking for section engineers from this types of backgrounds for their London offices.  

The Role:  

The purpose of this role is to provide senior site engineering duties to a number of projects. The Site Engineer will establish the level and survey control for contracts and set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made on a regular basis.  

Key Responsibilities:  

HSQE:  

• Promote and establish safe working cultures and practices  

• Comply with company procedures and legal obligations  

• Promote and comply with environmental compliance  

• Deliver the works safely in accordance with company procedures  

• Ensure work is delivered defect/snag-free  

• Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities  

Site Engineering:  

• Establish the level and survey control for contracts  

• Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out on a regular basis  

• Ensure that records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements  

• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time  

• Produce 2 week look ahead in conjunction with the Project Manager  

• Develop good working relationships with site workforce and customers technical representative

Previous experience of setting out on civil engineering projects in the following areas:  

- Utility experience.  

- Groundwork experience.  

- Setting out experience.  

- QA experience.  

- Auto-CAD/Microstation  

- Manage the site team.  

- Temporary Work experience.  

It is desirable to have training or knowledge of the following areas:  

- Confined space  

- SMSTS  

- Appointment Person  

- Bentley/ProjectWise