Our client is looking to recruit a Site Engineer for its £965m High Speed 2 project. The role will be initially based in Euston and then will move to site within 6 months. The site is around the Uxbridge area.
The JV will be responsible for the design and build of the main civil works of the 22km section of the high-speed rail line, running between the Colne Valley and the Chilterns. The C1 lot includes the route’s 3.4km- long Colne Valley Viaduct, as well as the 15.8km-long Chiltern twin-tunnels.
The Site Engineer is responsible for supporting the construction team with the technical and engineering aspects of the works, in particular:
- Method Statements
- ITPs
- Construction process
- Engineering specifications
- Set out and measurement
- Quality control, certificate and compliance
- Environment awareness
- Coordination and programme the works
For the particularity of HS2 contract the Site Engineer will be in charge for the works under is remit to support the following teams:
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder management
- U&A
The Site Engineer helps to create an efficient working environment, keeps production costs low and helps maintain employee morale.
Responsibilities:
The Site 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 on the sub-contractor’s setting out.
- 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 commercial team.
- Carry out surveys of completed works to record as-built conditions.
- Assist in drafting method statements and inspection and test plans.
- To comply with requirements outlined in the environmental management plan.
- Coordination of the activities taking into account all the several constraint.
- To fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adhering to the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and Management Plans.
- To comply with all Company’s Policies and Procedures.
- To undertake other such reasonable duties appropriate to the role.
The post holder must also comply with the requirements of the H&S Policy and co-operate with Align in its efforts to prevent accidents and ill health. In particular the post holder will:
- read and comply with the location rules
- behave in a responsible manner at all times
- develop and demonstrate a personal concern for the health and safety of themselves and others
- report all accidents, incidents and near misses to their line manager or health and safety manager as appropriate.
- report damage to plant and equipment to their immediate supervisor
- use only that plant and equipment for which they have received training and authorisation
- use and look after the protective equipment provided and report to their supervisor when it becomes worn or defective
- ensure that any personal injuries are recorded in the accident book
- propose to their immediate supervisor ways of eliminating hazards and improving safety at their workplace
- attend health surveillance when instructed
- set a personal example of safe behaviour
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.
- CSCS Card holder
- Preferably have membership of an appropriate Professional body, typically Institute of Civil Engineering or an international equivalent professional status.
- Demonstrable previous relevant experience within construction engineering, including Earthworks, Ground stabilisation and deep drainage.
- Experience of managing or assisting with the management of programmes of work, ensuring the project runs to schedule
- Experience in managing or assisting with the management on site, monitoring, dealing with subcontractors and finding solutions to problems that may cause delays or extra costs.
- Experience leading or assisting with the leadership of site teams and mentoring them to help built a solid project team.
- Knowledge of the development and implementation of quality management. SMSTS or equivalent Accreditation.
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Outlook and Word.