My client, a well-known contractor on a major infrastructure project in Hertfordshire, is seeking a Section Engineer to join the team on a contract basis. You will be responsible for:
- Method Statements
- ITPs
- Programme of the works
- Construction process
- Engineering specifications
- Set out and measurement
- Quality control, certificate and compliance
Responsibilities
The Section Engineer will be responsible for:
- Liaise with the client representative and designers over design issues/changes.
- Assist the site management team to manage sections of the work/specific sub-contract packages.
- Take responsibility for checking and keeping records of delivered material, to ensure all materials used on site are in line with the specification. To include adequate checks on subcontractor materials.
- Carry out checks for quality in accordance with the inspection and test plan throughout the contract and duly record.
- Establish records; calibration documents and check registers for all instruments on-site, including subcontractor’s instruments. Keep accurate records for excavations, reduce dig, concrete pours, reinforcement etc. and convey to the commercial team
- Establish method statements and inspection and test plans.
- Establish and monitor detailed programme with the aim of meeting the milestones of the Project general programme
- Take reasonable care for the safety of themselves and of any other person who may be affected by what they do or fail to do at work
- Co-operate with their employers or any other persons in the performance of their statutory duties
Skills & Experience
- The post holder will be educated to degree or higher level or equivalent in a numerate discipline, typically an Engineering discipline. A lower educational level, typically HNC or HND may be acceptable where a very significant level of experience in a technical engineering role can be demonstrated.
- Demonstrable previous relevant experience within construction engineering, including Earthworks, Ground stabilisation, deep drainage and especially in deep foundations (secant piled or diaphragm walls)
- Experience of managing or assisting with the management of programmes of work, ensuring the project runs to schedule
- SMSTS Accreditation
- CSCS card