Section Engineer

3411
Buckinghamshire
Contract
Competitive PAYE rates apply
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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