Site Engineer
Job Introduction
We are looking for a Site Engineer for Self-delivered FRC works predominantly but will be involved in the safe delivery of Subcontractor packages to a high-quality e.g cladding and steel frame. The role is for the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high-speed rail network.
Location: Kilburn, London
- The site is operational Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00, some extended hours to meet these site hours can be expected on rotation. Occasional Saturday works 07:30 to 13:00.
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 Responsibility
- The Site Engineer will liaise between Section Engineer, General Foreman to ensure effective day to day work site coordination and planning to ensure the works are carried out safely and efficiently
- Ensuring all quality checks are carried out in accordance with the ITP’s and properly recorded.
- Setting out with Total Station.
- The management of non-conformance reporting and managing the nonconformances on site until complete.
- Feed into the 6-weekly programmes look ahead in conjunction with section Engineers for review at the weekly progress meetings.
- Drawing take-off for timely material ordering and delivery.
- Monitoring rebar and formwork installation in accordance with permanent design, Temp works designs and ITP.
- Reviewing rebar and formwork drawings. Ensure an understanding of the scope so you can identify changes.
- Assist in drafting inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements and for the control of the works for review and approval.
- Produce as built records, fill in ITP check sheets and other required construction assurance documentation
- Deliver start of shift briefings, inductions and toolbox talks.
- Communicate to the Quality Assurance and Quantity Surveyor teams’ non-conformances, and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE’s staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
- Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any delays, changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.
- Adherence to project policies and procedures.
- Attendance to Quality and Temp Works meetings
- Working with the subcontractor to ensure the timely preparation Risk Assessment
- Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans, Permits, Consents etc for the works and that these are implemented.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Ensuring health and safety is given the highest priority in the delivery of the works.
- Be familiar with and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies
- Ensure that the Health Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce and implemented.
- Work collaboratively with the HS2 team and other contractors, subcontractors work packages to achieve the overall project goals.
The Ideal Candidate
- Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering
- Understanding of Engineering Principles
- Technical knowledge of construction/ RC works.
- Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document Control Systems).
- Relevant CSCS Card
- Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management (SMSTS)
- Presentation Skills Training (inductions / briefings etc).
Desirable
- The Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme (TSTS) desirable.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- TWS/TWC
- Experience with formwork reinforced concrete works, ground works, piling, steel frame structures, cladding packages, building fit out.
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
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