Section Engineer

Job Introduction

Skillset: Engineering and Construction

Job location: Copthall North

Accessible by public transport? Yes with minibus to site

Working hours: Weekdays 07:30 to 17:30

Contract: Permanent

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.     

Role

The Section Engineer is responsible for the safe, timely and compliant delivery of a defined section of the Rail Sidings works. The role involves coordinating construction activities, managing specialist subcontractors (including drainage and soil nailing), ensuring quality standards are achieved, and maintaining programme and commercial performance whilst upholding the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Role Responsibility

• Safe delivery of the Sidings construction works.
• Completion of drainage installation to programme.
• Compliance with quality standards and project specifications.
• Accurate engineering records and as-built documentation.
• Effective coordination of subcontractors and project interfaces.

Construction Delivery

• Plan and coordinate day-to-day construction activities across the Sidings works. 
• Manage the delivery of permanent drainage systems, earthworks interfaces and soil nail stabilisation works. 
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with the construction programme and key milestones. 
• Coordinate interfaces between drainage, geotechnical, earthworks and follow-on rail infrastructure activities. 
• Identify and remove construction constraints to maximise productivity.

Subcontractor Management

• Lead and supervise drainage and soil nail subcontractors. 
• Monitor subcontractor performance against programme, quality and productivity targets. 
• Review and approve short-term programmes and method statements. 
• Chair daily coordination meetings and weekly progress reviews. 
• Ensure adequate labour, plant and materials are available.

Engineering & Technical

• Interpret construction drawings, specifications and design information. 
• Resolve technical issues with the Temporary Works Coordinator and Design Team. 
• Raise RFIs and Technical Queries where required. 
• Ensure construction is carried out to approved IFC drawings. 
• Monitor temporary works compliance. 
• Coordinate setting out requirements with the site engineering team.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure all works comply with HSE standards, CDM Regulations, and project safety procedures.
• Prepare and review:
  • Method Statements
  • Risk Assessments (RAMS)
  • Lift Plans.
• Carry out site inspections and behavioural safety observations.
• Close out safety observations and actions promptly.
• Ensure environmental controls are reviewed and maintained

Quality Assurance

• Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for barrier installation works.
• Coordinate and Maintain site records, inspection reports, and as-built documentation. 
• Timely close out of NCRs 
• Coordination and timely completion of HS2 specific post construction assurance – DCVCs and SAPS

The Ideal Candidate

• HND / Degree in Engineering Discipline – preferably Civl Engineering
• Working to Professional Recognition
• Knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing and best practice. 
• Ability to use initiative based on practical Engineering experience.
• Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also skilled at working collaboratively with other integrated team members and external stakeholders for the overall benefit of the project.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control Systems, Auto CAD).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to suite receiver. 
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.

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