Senior Engineer Construction

Our client is one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.



They are now seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Engineer to join the team in Sheffield to deliver on a multi-million-pound industrial manufacturing project with a high degree of technical complexity.



As the Senior Engineer you will lead and manage the site engineering team, quality assurance, technical compliance and temporary works engineering functions. The Senior Engineer will report to the Project Manager.



Responsibilities



The Senior Engineer will work alongside the wider project team, stakeholders, external teams and supply chain partners to deliver on earthworks, piling, groundworks and drainage, structural steel, cladding and general construction packages.



As Senior Engineer you will also be responsible for the following:



Management accountability for the site engineering function



Review technical drawings, specifications and other contract documents not limited to buildability, commercial viability and programme and ensure all are kept up to date



Ensure accurate setting out and dimensional control of the works within specified tolerances is achieved



Commission and manage any external surveys required



Prepare applications for permits and licences to statutory undertakers and Government agencies



Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with the Company’s SHEQ policies and procedures



As appropriate, oversee site personnel ensuring inductions, approved risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place



Define and develop the scope of the Temporary Works Consultant appointment



Define and develop the temporary works schemes that are required for the project



Implementation and compliance with the Company’s temporary works procedures



Ensure that the works comply with the requirements of the specification and drawings



Produce, approve and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), that are required to control the quality of the works, ensuring accurate and up to date records are maintained



Compile compliance reports that are required to assure the quality of the work



Management input into the works programme and site logistics



Monitor progress and report against the same



Ensure that the project programme is available and communicated regularly to relevant parties prior to work commencing



Chair, minute and circulate subcontractor progress meetings



Produce weekly and monthly progress reports where appropriate



Ensure accurate daily records are maintained and communicated



Communicate programme risks to the senior team and maintain records for contractual correspondence



Work with the Project Team to identify any change that may impact the works



As Senior Engineer you will oversee a team of Site Engineers and hold responsibility for undertaking PDR’s and manage all training requirements for the Site Engineers.



Qualifications



Essential



Degree, HND or Equivalent



5 years previous experience in a similar role



Demonstrable experience in setting out large scale contracts



Valid driving licence



SMSTS training



Desirable



Previous experience working on large projects



Previous experience working on concrete structures such as slipform or jumpform



First aid training



Experience in use of Fieldview and 4P Viewpoint



Good IT Skills



Experience



Essential



Experience in groundworks and steel framed buildings